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Foreign LLC guide · Alaska

Alaska Foreign LLC Registration Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Services

In 2026, for registering an out-of-state LLC in Alaska, our order is Alaska Registered Agent.co ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and AK Registered Agent.org ($199). Expect $350 to the state for registration, plus $200 for each report. Alaska ranks number 35th of 50 on three-year cost.

Facts compiled by State Fee Facts

Alaska: key numbers

35th for foreign LLC state charges
A low number means a low bill, sharing the spot with other states. See all 50 states ranked

Recurring report

$200
Biennial report

Certificate from home state

Required
One of the filing documents

State charges over 3 years

$550
The first filing and two years of upkeep

Ranked services for Alaska

The method page lists every criterion and weight.
First place

1. Alaska Registered Agent.co: best for registering only in Alaska

$199 plus $350 to the state, then $99 yearly

We put Alaska Registered Agent.co at number one since it registers you in Alaska for $199 and includes a year of agent service; after that the agent costs $99 a year.

Three-year fees come in under Mainstay Filing's, on the criterion that counts most.

What the price takes in

  • Prepares and submits the registration
  • A year of agent service

In its favor

  • $199 above the state fee
  • $99 per year for the agent afterward
  • No agent fee in the first year

Against it

  • Just Alaska
Works in every state

2. Mainstay Filing: best for registering in many states

$199 plus $350 to the state, then $149 yearly

Mainstay Filing comes second because $199 plus the Alaska state fee, then $149 a year for the agent starting in year 2.

The three-year total here is $100 above Alaska Registered Agent.co's, and cost is the heaviest weight in the score.

Starting in year 2, you pay $149 each year for the agent.

What the price takes in

  • Files the registration for you
  • Registered agent costs nothing in the first year
  • A fifty-state service

In its favor

  • The first agent year is covered
  • One price everywhere
  • $199 to register

Against it

  • The agent renews at $149, which is $50 above Alaska Registered Agent.co
Local choice

3. AK Registered Agent.org: best for a second Alaska choice

$199 plus $350 to the state, then $99 yearly

AK Registered Agent.org ranks number 3. It registers you in Alaska for $199 and includes a year of agent service; after that the agent costs $99 a year.

It ties with Alaska Registered Agent.co on price.

What the price takes in

  • Prepares and submits the registration
  • A year of agent service

In its favor

  • $99 per year for the agent afterward
  • $199 above the state fee
  • No agent fee in the first year

Against it

  • Just Alaska

Compare the 3 picks

No.ProviderFirst yearLater yearsProvider fees over 3 years
1 Alaska Registered Agent.co $199$99/yr$397 Visit Alaska Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2 Mainstay Filing $199$149/yr$497 Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3 AK Registered Agent.org $199$99/yr$397 Visit AK Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
We read each company's price page on November 13, 2026. No row includes the $350 state fee.

Foreign LLC cost calculator

The registration fee is $350, with a $200 report from year 2; provider fees are added.
The state takes $550 and Alaska Registered Agent.co takes $397, so 3 years cost $947.

Alaska and the states around it in the ranking

PlaceStateThree-year foreign LLC fees
33rdFlorida$402.50
34thVermont$495
35thAlaska$550
35thMaine$550
37thArkansas$570
For the other states, see Foreign LLC fees by state.

Alaska filing for LLCs formed in other states

Send the Certificate of Registration, Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 08-0497) to the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing with $350. Include certificate of good standing (or equivalent) from the home state.

Beyond registration, the LLC owes the biennial report ($200), before January 2 of every second year.

What to have in hand

  • Certificate of good standing (or equivalent) from the home state.
  • The name and formation date as the home state records them.
  • A named registered agent at a street address in the state.
  • The funds to cover the $350 state charge.

If the LLC never registers

An LLC that has not registered has no right to sue in the state's courts (AS 10.50.675(a)). Its contracts remain valid (AS 10.50.675(b)). up to $10,000. A bill for back fees should be expected.

Why Alaska Registered Agent.co is first

The criterion that decided Alaska was service bill, years one to three, at 34%.

Over three years Alaska Registered Agent.co charges $397 in provider fees, which is $100 under Mainstay Filing.

Questions about Alaska

How much does it cost a foreign LLC to register in Alaska?

$350 at the state office. Provider fees are $199.

Which form registers a foreign LLC in Alaska?

The Certificate of Registration, Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 08-0497), which is sent to the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

Does the state want a certificate from the home state?

Yes, it wants certificate of good standing (or equivalent) from the home state.

Does a foreign LLC file anything every year?

Yes, it files the biennial report for $200.

What are the consequences of working there without registering?

An LLC that has not registered has no right to sue in the state's courts (AS 10.50.675(a)). Its contracts remain valid (AS 10.50.675(b)). up to $10,000. A bill for back fees should be expected.

Does a foreign LLC in Alaska need a registered agent?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which service would you choose to register a foreign LLC?

Choose Alaska Registered Agent.co: a provider fee of $199 and an agent renewal of $99. Then Mainstay Filing and AK Registered Agent.org.

More for this state

Where these facts come from

  1. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is found at commerce.alaska.gov, which we read in August 2026, and you can check it there.
  2. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is found at commerce.alaska.gov, which we read in August 2026, and you can check it there.
  3. Backing for the numbers about Alaska report due date is found at commerce.alaska.gov, which we read in August 2026, and you can check it there.
  4. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Stat. §§ 10.50.070, 10.50.075 is found at akleg.gov, which we read in August 2026, and you can check it there.
  5. Backing for the numbers about Form 08-0497, Certificate of Registration is found at commerce.alaska.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  6. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.600 to 10.50.670 is found at akleg.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  7. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.675 to 10.50.720 is found at akleg.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  8. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.750 to 10.50.765 is found at akleg.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  9. Backing for the numbers about Alaska Statutes, AS 43.70.020 to 43.70.030 is found at akleg.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  10. Backing for the numbers about Form CR2E027, foreign LLC application is found at form.sunbiz.org, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  11. Backing for the numbers about Florida Statutes 605.0902, certificate of authority is found at flsenate.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  12. Backing for the numbers about Florida Statutes 605.0905, activities that are not transacting is found at flsenate.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  13. Backing for the numbers about Florida Statutes 605.0904, consequences of transacting business without is found at flsenate.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  14. Backing for the numbers about Form CR2E057, withdrawal is found at form.sunbiz.org, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  15. Backing for the numbers about Sunbiz LLC fees is found at dos.fl.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  16. Backing for the numbers about Vermont Secretary of State, foreign registration is found at sos.vermont.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  17. Backing for the numbers about Vermont Secretary of State, fees and statutes is found at sos.vermont.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  18. Backing for the numbers about 11 V.S.A. § 4112, application for certificate of is found at legislature.vermont.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  19. Backing for the numbers about 11 V.S.A. § 4113, activities that are not is found at legislature.vermont.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  20. Backing for the numbers about 11 V.S.A. § 4033, annual report is found at legislature.vermont.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  21. Backing for the numbers about Maine Secretary of State, foreign entities is found at maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  22. Backing for the numbers about Form MLLC-12 is found at maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  23. Backing for the numbers about 31 MRSA § 1622, foreign qualification is found at legislature.maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  24. Backing for the numbers about 31 MRSA § 1623, activities that do not is found at legislature.maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  25. Backing for the numbers about 31 MRSA § 1629, consequences of not qualifying is found at legislature.maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  26. Backing for the numbers about 31 MRSA § 1680, fees is found at legislature.maine.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  27. Backing for the numbers about Arkansas Secretary of State, foreign LLC forms and is found at sos.arkansas.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  28. Backing for the numbers about Form FL-01 is found at sos.arkansas.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  29. Backing for the numbers about Act 1041 of 2021, Uniform LLC Act is found at arkleg.state.ar.us, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  30. Backing for the numbers about 2026 LLC franchise tax report and instructions is found at sos.arkansas.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  31. Backing for the numbers about Form FL-04, application for cancellation is found at sos.arkansas.gov, which we read in October 2026, and you can check it there.
  32. As read November 13, 2026, Alaska Registered Agent.co shows pricing page on its site
  33. As read November 13, 2026, Mainstay Filing shows Alaska service page on its site
  34. As read November 13, 2026, AK Registered Agent.org shows pricing page on its site