Short answer: $250 to file, about $300 in year one, and about $100 a year after that. $250 formation fee plus $50 mandatory Business License.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$300
$250 formation fee plus $50 mandatory Business License.
Each year after
$100
$50 for the annual business license plus $50 annualized from the $100 biennial report.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $250 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $289 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $250 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $449 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Alaska compares
Alaska's LLC filing fee is $250. That's the 5th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Alaska runs $146 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $250 | 5 of 51 |
| Washington | $200 | 7 of 51 |
| Idaho | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Oregon | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Montana | $35 | 51 of 51 |
| Nevada | $436 | 2 of 51 |
Alaska fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484) | $250 | Flat fee applicable to both online and paper filings. |
| Biennial Report | $100 | biennial, Before January 2 every two years |
| Minimum state tax | $50 | Owed regardless of income |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Certificate of Registration | $350 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Alaska questions
What is the Alaska LLC filing fee?
$250 for Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484). Flat fee applicable to both online and paper filings.
How much does an Alaska LLC cost per year?
About $100 a year in state fees. $50 for the annual business license plus $50 annualized from the $100 biennial report.
Does Alaska charge a minimum LLC tax?
Yes. No personal income tax and no statewide sales tax. Mandatory Alaska Business License costs $50 annually.
Is it cheaper to file an Alaska LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Alaska?
Does not offer any paid expedited options.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dissolution.fee.