Form Your Alaska S Corporation
Incorporate in The Last Frontier and elect S-corp status to unlock pass-through taxation and payroll-tax savings. No state income or sales tax, biennial reporting, and online filing processed immediately.
Filed in Alaska
The Last Frontier · AK
- State filing fee$250
- Processing timeImmediate online; 10-15 business days by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$100 biennial report fee — due Every 2 years, due January 2nd
- State tax rate9.4% corporate; no personal income tax
Form your Alaska S-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Alaska S-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $250 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Alaska Division of Corporations.
Registered agent
Required in Alaska — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an S-Corp in Alaska
Alaska is one of the most tax-friendly states for an S corporation, with no personal income tax and no state sales tax, so pass-through profits reach owners with minimal state-level drag. The state still levies a corporate income tax up to 9.4% and unique opportunities in energy, fishing, and Pacific trade make it an attractive base for owner-operated businesses.
Pass-through taxation avoids the entity-level double tax that C corporations pay
Self-employment tax savings by splitting income between a reasonable W-2 salary and distributions
No Alaska personal income tax and no state sales tax keeps owner take-home high
Biennial reporting instead of annual means less ongoing paperwork
Distributions paid above your reasonable salary are not subject to payroll tax
Limited liability protection shields personal assets from business debts
Strong privacy protections for Alaska business owners
Permanent Fund Dividend and a resource-rich economy reward residents who build here
Key features of a Alaska S-Corp
- Pass-through taxation with no federal entity-level double tax
- Payroll-tax savings on distributions above a reasonable salary
- No Alaska personal income tax or state sales tax (9.4% corporate income tax can still apply)
- Biennial reporting instead of annual filings
- Eligibility limited to 100 US-based shareholders and one class of stock
Major industries in Alaska
Form your Alaska S-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate online; 10-15 business days by mail.
- 01
Name Your Corporation
Your corporate name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' or an abbreviation. Search the Alaska Division of Corporations database to confirm the name is available before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Alaska requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state who is available during business hours to receive legal and state documents on the corporation's behalf.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Alaska Division of Corporations. The filing fee is $250. Online filings are processed immediately; mail filings take 10-15 business days.
- 04
Obtain an EIN and Issue Stock
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS, adopt bylaws, appoint directors, and issue a single class of stock. S corporations may have only one class of stock to stay eligible.
- 05
File IRS Form 2553 for S-Corp Status
An S corporation is a tax election, not a separate state filing. File Form 2553 with the IRS within 75 days of formation (generally by March 15) to elect S-corp taxation.
- 06
File Your Biennial Report
Alaska corporations must file a biennial report by January 2nd every two years to stay in good standing. The filing fee is $100.
Alaska S-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Alaska S-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Alaska S-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Alaska Division of Corporations ($250)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Alaska address
- File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of formation to elect S-corp status
- Limit ownership to 100 or fewer shareholders who are US citizens or residents
- Issue only one class of stock
- Pay shareholder-employees a reasonable W-2 salary before taking distributions
- File a biennial report every two years by January 2nd ($100)
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Alaska Division of Corporations
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $250 Alaska state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Alaska)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Alaska S-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an S-Corp in Alaska. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How do I form an S corporation in Alaska?
You first form a corporation by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Alaska Division of Corporations ($250), then elect S-corp status by filing IRS Form 2553. The S corporation is a federal tax election, not a separate Alaska filing.
How much does it cost to form an S corporation in Alaska?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Incorporation is $250. Electing S-corp status with IRS Form 2553 is free. Budget also for a registered agent and the $100 biennial report due every two years.
What is the deadline to file Form 2553 for my Alaska S corporation?
File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of forming your corporation (generally by March 15 for the current tax year) to have S-corp status apply for that year. Missing the window pushes the election to the following tax year unless you qualify for late-election relief.
How does an S corporation save on taxes in Alaska?
S-corp profits pass through to owners, avoiding the federal entity-level double tax C corporations pay. Owner-employees take a reasonable W-2 salary and receive remaining profit as distributions, which are not subject to self-employment or payroll tax. Alaska also has no personal income tax or state sales tax.
Does Alaska have state income tax for S corporations?
Alaska has no personal income tax and no state sales tax, so pass-through income generally is not taxed at the state level for individuals. The state does impose a corporate income tax up to 9.4%; consult a tax advisor on how it applies to your S corporation.
Who is eligible to own an Alaska S corporation?
S corporations may have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents, and only one class of stock is allowed. Foreign owners are not eligible. If you need foreign or institutional investors, a standard corporation or LLC may fit better.
How often does an Alaska S corporation file reports?
Alaska requires a biennial report (every two years) rather than an annual report. It is due by January 2nd of the filing year, and the fee is $100.
Does my Alaska S corporation need to file a BOI report?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a US state still file, so a US-formed Alaska corporation generally does not.
Alaska government filing resources
Filing fees for common S-Corp services
Official Alaska state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$25.00 nonrefundable (3 AAC 16.010(b)).
Alaska calls it Certificate of Compliance / Certificate of Good Standing / Good Standing Certificate - all the same thing.
Learn moreThe $5.00 'Certified Document Fee' is a certification surcharge ADDED to the $10.00-per-document copy fee, so a certified copy of one document totals $15 ($10 copy + $…
$25.00 per apostilled document via Copy Request Form 08-562 (https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/08-562.pdf).
Alaska is one of five states with no statewide sales/use tax.
Learn moreIdentical to C-corp: Alaska has one 'Business Corporation' entity and S-corp is a federal IRS election (Form 2553), not a separate Alaska filing.
Learn more$15 to file the Articles of Dissolution (Form 08-407) for a domestic business corporation with the Alaska Division of Corporations, which must accompany the required C…
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