Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing

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The Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing serves a function identical to that of a Secretary of State. This division provides occupational licensing, professional licensing, licensing agency, and information on licensing in Alaska for businesses and professionals.

 

Corporations: Operates as a depository for records of domestic corporate entities and foreign entities that have qualified to transact business in Alaska. (Forms & Fees & Register/Reserve a Business Name Online)

 

Ÿ         Business Corporation Online Filing

Ÿ         Limited Liability Company Online Filing

Ÿ         Obtain an Entity Number for Domestic Companies

Ÿ         Obtain an Entity Number for Foreign Companies

Ÿ         Download a List of Registered Corporations

Ÿ         Download a List of Business & Professional Licenses

 

All corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships doing business in Alaska must have a registered agent with an Alaska state address.  The registered agent must be an individual resident of Alaska or a corporation authorized to  transact business in Alaska. A corporation may not act as its own agent. Attorneys and  incorporated law firms can also act as registered agents.

 

Ÿ         Registered Agents in Alaska

Ÿ         View NAICS Codes for Businesses in Alaska

 

An Initial Biennial Report or Initial Notification is required for domestic Corporations and Limited Liability Companies and must be filed within 6 months of the date of formation of the entity.  You will need your Alaska Entity #.

 

Ÿ         Initial Biennial Report Online Filing

Ÿ         Subsequent Biennial Report Online Filing

 

Professionals: Operates a filing and retrieval center for UCC financing statements at the state level. (Forms & Fees & Download Licensing Data by Profession)

 

Ÿ         Business & Licensing Home

 

Trademarks: Registers trademarks, service marks & trade names to distinguish goods, services or businesses from those of another. (Forms & Fees & Trademark Registration)

 

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Ÿ         Search for a Business Entity

Ÿ         Search Types of Business Licenses

Ÿ         Search Types of Professional Licenses