Alaska requires most business entities to file a biennial report every two years rather than an annual report. This two-year cycle applies to corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and several other entity types registered with the state.

Filing this report keeps your business information current with the Alaska Division of Corporations and maintains your entity's compliance with state regulations. Missing a filing can trigger late penalties and, if left unresolved, administrative dissolution.

Who needs to file an Alaska biennial report?

Alaska's biennial reporting requirements under AS 10.50.760 apply to most registered business entities, though the specific deadlines and fees vary by entity type. Entities required to file include:

• Domestic corporations (profit and nonprofit)

• Domestic LLCs and PLLCs

• Foreign entities registered in Alaska (corporations, LLCs, PLLCs)

• Limited liability partnerships (LLPs)

• Professional corporations (PCs)

• Benefit corporations

• Cooperative organizations

• Religious corporations

Two entity types are explicitly exempt from biennial report filing, per the Division's biennial report FAQ: limited partnerships (LPs) and cooperative electric and telephone organizations. These entities instead use a Notice of Change of Officials to update their records. Entities that have been formally dissolved, withdrawn, or merged are also not required to file.

Authorized filers:

• Business owners (LLC members, corporate officers, nonprofit directors)

• Registered agents acting on behalf of the entity

• Attorneys and accountants with proper authorization

• Third-party service providers with entity authorization

Division guidance permits delinquent entities to submit an overdue biennial report directly; filing the overdue report and paying applicable fees is the mechanism by which good standing is restored.

How to file

Alaska offers both online and paper filing methods, with online filing recommended for faster processing and immediate confirmation.

Step-by-step online filing process:

1. Navigate to the biennial reports page on the Division of Corporations website

2. Select the "Biennial Report Online Filing" link

3. Under your entity type, select Biennial Report

4. Complete the online filing form with current entity information

5. Submit payment via Visa or Mastercard

6. Online filings typically post immediately upon submission

Alternatively, you can file by fax or U.S. mail. The Division advises choosing only one method and not duplicating submissions. Filings, payment, or other confidential information should not be sent by email. The Division does not publish a guaranteed processing timeline for hardcopy submissions; allow several business days and verify current estimates with the Division directly.

Due dates and deadlines

Alaska operates on a biennial (every two years) filing system tied to your entity's formation or registration year. Early filing opens three months before the due date.

If you initially filed or registered in an even-numbered year, the biennial report will be due in even-numbered years. If you initially filed in an odd-numbered year, the biennial report will be due in odd-numbered years.

Filing fees

Alaska's biennial report fees vary based on entity type and domestic versus foreign status. Foreign for-profit entities pay double the domestic rate, while nonprofit and cooperative filing fees remain the same regardless of domestic or foreign status. Fees are established through administrative regulation under 3 AAC 16, codified in the Corporations Statutes and Regulations.

Required information

The biennial report requires current information about your entity's structure, operations, and key personnel. Some universal requirements for all entities include:

• Entity name as registered with Alaska

• Alaska entity number

• Principal office address and mailing address (if different)

• Current registered agent in Alaska name and Alaska address (the Division handles registered agent changes through a separate Statement of Change filing, not the biennial report)

• Brief statement of business character, including NAICS codes

• Contact information for the person filing (name, title, phone number)

Entity-specific requirements:

• Corporations: Names and addresses of current directors and officers; authorized and issued shares itemized by class, par value, and series; names and addresses of persons owning at least 5% of issued shares; alien affiliate information

• LLCs: Names and addresses of managers (manager-managed) or members (member-managed)

• Nonprofits: Board member and officer information, estimated valuation of personal property

Under AS 10.06.808, corporations with 100 or more shareholders must also describe certain transactions in which a director or officer had a material interest, subject to dollar thresholds and exemptions set in the statute. Confirm the current thresholds and exemptions in the Corporations Statutes and Regulations before relying on a specific number. Corporations with a nonexempt class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as corporations filing reports under sections of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, are generally excluded from the disclosure requirement.

Authorized signers include:

• President or vice president on record for corporations

• Managers or members for LLCs

• Officers or directors for nonprofits

Persons who sign documents filed with the Commissioner that are known to be false in material respects may face criminal penalties under Alaska's general false-statement statutes; consult counsel for the specific classification that applies to your filing.

Consequences of not filing

Missing your Alaska biennial report deadline triggers late penalties ranging from $5 to $47.50 depending on your entity type, and your business will lose its good standing status with the state.

This creates immediate operational problems:

• You cannot obtain certificates of good standing

• Your entity appears as delinquent in state records

• Good standing is required for voluntary dissolution, foreign entity withdrawal, and certificate issuance

The consequences escalate if the problem is not addressed. Under AS 10.06.633, codified in the Corporations Statutes and Regulations, a corporation that fails to file its biennial report within six months after it is due is subject to involuntary dissolution or revocation of authority to transact business. This strips away your limited liability protection, prevents you from defending legal actions in Alaska courts, and creates serious complications with contracts, banking relationships, and professional license renewals.

Reinstatement requires:

• Filing all past-due biennial reports

• Paying accumulated fees and late penalties

• For corporations under AS 10.06.633(e), paying double the delinquent amount plus all fees and penalties that would have been incurred during the dissolution period

• Submitting a reinstatement request via email to Corporations@Alaska.Gov per the Division's reinstatement page

Alaska statute and Division guidance do not impose a categorical two-year reinstatement bar. Reinstatement is generally available under the conditions set out in AS 10.06.633, but entities dissolved for longer periods should confirm specific reinstatement requirements with the Division before proceeding. Nonprofit and religious corporations follow reinstatement mechanisms in their governing chapters rather than a categorical prohibition.

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FAQs about Alaska's biennial report

Below are answers to common questions about Alaska's biennial report filing process.

What if I need to amend my filing after submission?

You can file an amended report or contact the Division of Corporations to update your records. If a report is returned for corrections and was submitted on time, you will have additional time to fix and resubmit without penalty.

Can I file early or get extensions?

You can file starting three months before your due date (October 2 for January filers, April 2 for July filers). Alaska statute and Division guidance do not provide an extension mechanism for biennial reports; late filings incur the published late-fee penalties and may lead to administrative dissolution if left uncured.

How do I get a certificate of good standing?

You can request a certificate of good standing (also called a certificate of compliance) from the Division of Corporations once your biennial report is filed and fees are paid. The online fee is $10 per the Division's certificate page. This certificate is often required for banking, contracts, and business transactions.

Can I file for multiple years at once?

Alaska's biennial filing system processes one biennial period at a time; current Division materials do not provide a multi-cycle filing or payment option.

Do limited partnerships need to file a biennial report?

No. Limited partnerships are explicitly exempt from biennial report filings in Alaska. LPs should use a Notice of Change of Officials to update their records with the Division.