Alaska

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/OnlineFilingInstructionsNonPArticles.aspx
Additional info
 
Fee: $50
Processing: 3 weeks (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time

Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx
Due: Within 6 months of formation ; (then) Biennially on July 2
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge ; $25.00 (renewal)

Charity registration

Charity search
 
http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/charities_list.html
Notes
 
Before soliciting funds in Alaska charitable organizations must register with the Department of Law.
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REGISTRATION
https://ccprocessing.law.alaska.gov/RegPayments/Charitable.aspx
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: $40.00
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Your most recent 990-series tax return if applicable
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REGISTRATION
https://ccprocessing.law.alaska.gov/RegPayments/Charitable.aspx
Due: Annually, by September 1
Fee: $40.00

Income/franchise tax exemption

 

Sales tax exemption

 

Tax department

Raffle (games of chance)

Notes
 
Group must be in existence for 3 years, have 25 Alaskan members, and pass a 50-question test on Alaska raffle laws.
Filing information
 
Link: http://tax.alaska.gov/programs/programs/help/faq/faq.aspx?54160
Due: Before event
Fee: $20.00