Alaska Certificate of Authority

What is an Alaska certificate of authority?

Companies are required to register with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing before doing business in Alaska. Businesses that are incorporated in another state will typically apply for an Alaska certificate of authority. Doing so registers the business as a foreign entity and eliminates the need to incorporate a new entity.

Operating without a certificate of authority may result in penalties or fines. In addition to the state’s requirements, licensing agencies, banks, and vendors will often request a certificate of authority.

When do I need a certificate of authority?

The most common reasons for applying for a certificate of authority include:

  • Opening an office or physical location within the foreign state
  • Hiring an employee who resides within the state
  • Before beginning a contract or a job in a new state
  • A vendor or bank’s requirements
  • Licensing authority requirements

How do I get an Alaska certificate of authority?

To obtain your Alaska Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved. Be sure to follow the state’s instructions carefully, as they can reject a document for the smallest error.

For Foreign Corporations:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Certificate of Authority

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$350

Law:

AK Stat § 10.06.705

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

For Foreign Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Registration of Foreign LLC

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$350

Law:

AK Stat § 10.50.605

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

For Foreign Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Certificate of Authority

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Law:

AK Stat § 10.20.455

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

For Foreign Limited Partnerships:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Certificate of Registration of Foreign LP

Agency Fee:

$150

Law:

AK Stat § 32.11.420

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

For Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Statement of Foreign Qualification

Agency Fee:

$150

Law:

AK Stat § 32.06.922

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

For Foreign Cooperative Corporations:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Certificate of Authority

Agency Fee:

$250

Law:

AK Stat § 10.06.705

Certified Copy Requirement:

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of Good Standing Requirement:

Good standing certificate not required.

What do I need from my home state?

Alaska does not require a certificate of good standing or certified copies for this filing.

What is a registered agent?

A registered agent receives service of process and government notices on behalf of your business. When you prepare your Alaska Certificate of Authority application, you must list a registered agent with a physical address within the state (P.O. Boxes are not allowed).

Many businesses do not have an individual or physical address in a new state. Listing our local registered agent address on your certificate of authority application meets the state’s requirements. Additionally, you get same day document scanning from our local office in all 50 states and DC. Our registered agent service is a flat rate of $99 per year, and you can easily add our service to any certificate of authority order.


What is the contact information for the state?

Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Physical Address:
333 W. Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801


Mailing Address:
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Phone: 907-465-2550
Fax: 907-465-2974

Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/corporations.aspx
Name Search: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities
Forms: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx
Online Filing: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx
Email: corporations@alaska.gov

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