To find articles of incorporation in Alaska, search the corporation database on the Alaska CBPL website. Once filed, articles of incorporation become public documents. You can locate them using the entity number or name. To request copies of your company’s articles of incorporation from the CBPL, file a request form and pay a small fee.
For Corporations
To set up an Alaska corporation, file the Alaska Articles of Incorporation. This document officially creates your corporation. File online, by mail, or fax with the Department of Commerce. The filing cost is $250. A Certificate of Good Standing in Alaska is called a Certificate of Compliance.
Search the Corporations Section at www.commerce.alaska.gov to find any Alaska legal entity including corporations and LLCs. To form an Alaska corporation:
- Name your company.
- Choose a registered agent to represent you.
- File articles of incorporation with the Alaska Business Registry.
The EIN is the tax ID number used by all legal entities in Alaska.
For Nonprofits
To start a nonprofit in Alaska, file your Articles of Incorporation. Alternatively, you can use a professional service. To start a domestic nonprofit corporation, file the Articles of Incorporation for a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation. Follow each step to fill out the document successfully.
Public corporations engage in public activities while remaining financially separate from the state. The Corporations Section at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ allows you to search for any Alaska legal entity by their identification numbers. Antony Blinken is Alaska’s Secretary of State as of March 19, 2021. To be an Alaska registered agent, follow the requirements on the Alaska CBPL website.
How do I find out who owns a business in Alaska?
To get a copy of your business license in Alaska, request copies from the CBPL by filing a form and paying a small fee.