How to start a business in Alaska
Alaska has published a comprehensive guide to starting a business. It can be freely downloaded at: http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/investments/pdf/EstablishingABusiness.pdf. Note also that many of the requirements for starting a business in Alaska can be performed online at http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/
- Point of contact - Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
- 333 W. Willoughby Ave, 9th Floor, Juneau, AK
- Phone: (907) 465-2530
- Fax: (907) 465-3257
- Corporations
- Business name requirements - A name is available to register if the name is distinguishable from the names of existing organized entities and from names reserved or registered. Organized entity means corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, limited liability partnership and other organizational types detailed in AS 10.35.040. In addition, your corporate name must include the word "Corporation" or "Incorporated" or an abbreviation of one of these words ("Inc." or "Corp.")
- Fees - See form at ADCBPL website Fee schedule
- Procedures - Filing can be performed online at: Online filing
- LLC's & LLP's
- Business name requirements - Same as for Corporations
- Fees - See form at ADCBPL website Fee schedule
- Procedures - Filing can be performed online at: Online filing
- Miscellaneous - Alaska requires a state business license for most types of businesses. The application can be submitted online at: Online Business Licensing
