Explained · Alaska
3 Best LLC Services in Alaska (2026), Explained
The gist
- Formation fee
- $250, one time
- After formation
- $100 every second year
- Registered agent
- Mandatory
- Who we recommend
- Mainstay Filing, Alaska Registered Agent.co then AK Registered Agent.org
Our Alaska recommendations
The order comes from our method: three-year cost first, then how much work the price covers.1. Mainstay Filing: best for knowing the yearly bill in advance
Annual price $199, renewal price $199, state fee extra
Mainstay Filing is where we would start in Alaska. In short, it files the biennial report for you, which none of the others do, for $199 a year.
Alaska Registered Agent.co does come in $200 lower, yet we put the fuller service first.
The biennial report is filed for you, and the $100 the state charges is passed through at cost.
Includes
- Formation handled for you
- Registered agent for the whole year
- Biennial report taken care of for you
- The EIN application
- State fee passed through as is
Points in its favor
- Year two is $199
- EIN application is part of the package
- One yearly price: $199
Where it falls short
- Each year after the first is $100 more
2. Alaska Registered Agent.co: best for a lean start
$199 to form, then $99 a year
Alaska Registered Agent.co ranks second. In short, forming costs $199, and the agent renews each year at $99.
Handling the biennial report stays with you.
Includes
- Your Alaska formation filing
- Agent included for the first year
Points in its favor
- $99 each year from year two
- Forms the LLC for $199
- The agent is free for the first year
Where it falls short
- The biennial report is not covered
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
3. AK Registered Agent.org: best for a second local choice
$199 to form, then $99 a year
AK Registered Agent.org ranks third. In short, forming costs $199, and the agent renews each year at $99.
Handling the biennial report stays with you.
Its published prices are identical to Alaska Registered Agent.co, so choosing between them is a close call.
Includes
- Your Alaska formation filing
- Agent included for the first year
Points in its favor
- The agent is free for the first year
- $99 each year from year two
- Forms the LLC for $199
Where it falls short
- The biennial report is not covered
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
Comparison table
| # | Company | Year one | Year two on | Over three years | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | formation handled for you; registered agent for the whole year; biennial report taken care of for you | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Alaska Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Your Alaska formation filing; agent included for the first year | Go to Alaska Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | AK Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Your Alaska formation filing; agent included for the first year | Go to AK Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
How much does it cost to start an LLC here?
The state charges $250. A service adds $199 in the first year.
Across three years the state's fees add up to $350, filing fee included. see akleg.gov, August 2026
Which form do I file, and with whom?
The LLC comes into being when the Alaska Secretary of State approves the Articles of Organization (Form 08-484).
Legal basis: Alaska Stat. §§ 10.50.070. see akleg.gov, August 2026
Must I have a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.
see akleg.gov, October 2026
Are there costs every year?
Plan on $100 every second year for the biennial report. The state sets the deadline as January 2 of the filing year; put it in your calendar.
Late reports cost $37.50 more.
see commerce.alaska.gov, August 2026
Can I do the filing without help?
No service is required. On your own, three years of state fees total $350.
A service adds $397 to $597 over three years to do the filings and, with Mainstay Filing, the reports.
What decided the ranking?
The deciding factor is how much work the price handles (28% of the weight), where Mainstay Filing is strongest.
What three years cost carries 34% and how much work the price handles carries 28%. Three smaller criteria decide close calls.
A lower bill at Alaska Registered Agent.co still leaves the biennial report to you.
Official Alaska requirements
| Requirement | What the state says | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $250 | see akleg.gov, August 2026 |
| Registered agent | Mandatory | see akleg.gov, October 2026 |
| Biennial report | $100 every two years | see commerce.alaska.gov, August 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $350 | The rows above, added |
Other things people ask
What about getting an EIN?
It is part of the Mainstay Filing price, while Alaska Registered Agent.co bills $99 and AK Registered Agent.org bills $99.
Does the state charge for late filing?
A penalty of $37.50 applies.
What is the three-year price of each?
Over three years: Mainstay Filing ($597), Alaska Registered Agent.co ($397), AK Registered Agent.org ($397) (service fees only).
How do you know these fees?
State fees come from Alaska's official sources, cited by each figure. Service prices come from each company's own pricing page.
Is a service required?
It is optional, and the state charges the same either way.
Which company ranks first in Alaska?
Mainstay Filing comes first: you pay $199 a year and get the formation, the registered agent and the biennial report taken care of. After it come Alaska Registered Agent.co and AK Registered Agent.org.
Sources used on this page
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community via commerce.alaska.gov, as of August 2026
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community via commerce.alaska.gov, as of August 2026
- Alaska report due date via commerce.alaska.gov, as of August 2026
- Alaska Stat. §§ 10.50.070, 10.50.075 via akleg.gov, as of August 2026
- Alaska service page from Mainstay Filing, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from Alaska Registered Agent.co, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from AK Registered Agent.org, prices as of November 13, 2026