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LLC formation services compared in Alaska (2026)
The Alaska filing fee is $250. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $449 in year 1; the other four services range from $250 to $499.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Alaska
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $250 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $289 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $349 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $449 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $499 |
Alaska filing details
- State filing fee
- $250
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (08-484)
- Filed with
- Alaska Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Biennial Report, every two years: $100
- Registered agent
- Required. An Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $250 state fee = $449 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Alaska questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Alaska with a service?
In year 1, from $250 (Bizee) to $499 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Alaska’s $250 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $449.
What does Alaska charge to file an LLC?
$250, paid to the Alaska Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization (08-484). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Alaska LLC?
Yes. An Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Alaska Stat. §§ 10.50.070 (organizers), 10.50.075 (contents of articles of organization) (multira state research spine): www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=10.50&secEnd=10.50.995, checked August 12, 2026
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Corporations Section (multira state research spine): www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/, checked August 12, 2026
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Corporations Section (multira state research spine): www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/corporations/biennialreports.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Alaska report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/Search/Entities, checked August 12, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).