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Alaska LLC Biennial Report — Step 6 of 8

For a domestic Alaska LLC, file the free Initial Report within six months after formation. Foreign LLCs do not file an Initial Report. Separately, domestic LLC Biennial Reports cost $100 and foreign LLC reports cost $200, due January 2 in the odd/even reporting cycle assigned to the entity. Check the entity record for the actual next due year; the initial report does not replace the biennial report.

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For a domestic Alaska LLC, file the free Initial Report within six months after formation. Foreign LLCs do not file an Initial Report. Separately, domestic LLC Biennial Reports cost $100 and foreign LLC reports cost $200, due January 2 in the odd/even reporting cycle assigned to the entity. Check the entity record for the actual next due year; the initial report does not replace the biennial report.

Step 6 — Fast Facts
Frequency
Every 2 years
Fee (domestic)
$100
Due date
January 2
Grace period
Until Feb 1
Late fee
Domestic $37.50; foreign $47.50 from February 2
Filing opens
Oct 2 (prior yr.)
Next step
Step 7 →

What the Biennial Report Is

Under AS 10.50.750 and AS 10.50.760, every Alaska LLC must file a Biennial Report to keep the state's records current — your registered agent, principal address, and member/manager details. Unlike most states that require this every single year, Alaska only asks once every two years, which is one of the state's real compliance advantages.

  • Fee: $100 for domestic LLCs, $200 for foreign LLCs registered in Alaska.
  • Due date: January 2 of your filing year, which matches the parity (odd/even) of the year your LLC was formed or registered.
  • Filing window opens October 2 of the prior year, giving you a three-month runway to file early.
  • For reports due January 2, the late fee starts February 2: $37.50 domestic or $47.50 foreign. Confirm current entity status and the fee shown at filing.

Biennial Report Due-Date Calculator

Enter your formation date for a six-calendar-month initial-report reminder and a biennial cycle illustration. Confirm the assigned biennial deadline in the state entity record. Filing a report early does not change the assigned cycle.

Biennial Report Due-Date Calculator
Find your filing cycle and deadline
Illustrated Biennial Report Due
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Due January 2, matching your formation year's parity
Filing Window Opens
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You can file up to 3 months early
You have a one-month grace period. Late fees start February 2: $37.50 domestic / $47.50 foreign.

How to File

  • File through the Division of Corporations' Biennial Report portal, using your entity number (found on your approved Articles of Organization or via a name search).
  • Confirm your details — registered agent, principal office, and member/manager information — and update anything that's changed.
  • Pay the fee and submit. Online filings are approved immediately; mail filings take 10–15 business days (longer during peak reporting periods).
  • Never file both online and by mail for the same period — doing so creates a duplicate filing and may result in being charged twice.

Late filing can lead to penalties and involuntary dissolution or revocation. Check the current entity status and DCCED notice rather than assuming an automatic six-month dissolution date. Domestic reinstatement and foreign re-registration follow different rules.

Ahmad Adil's Take: The two-year cycle is genuinely one of Alaska's best features, but it cuts both ways — since you only think about this once every 24 months, it's easy to forget entirely. Set two calendar reminders: one for October 2 when the filing window opens (so you can knock it out early), and a backup for January 2 itself. Whatever you do, don't file both online and by mail "just to be safe" — that duplicate filing headache is entirely avoidable and genuinely annoying to unwind.
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Initial Report and Biennial Report are separate

For a domestic Alaska LLC, file the free Initial Report within six months after formation. Foreign LLCs do not file an Initial Report. Separately, domestic LLC Biennial Reports cost $100 and foreign LLC reports cost $200, due January 2 in the odd/even reporting cycle assigned to the entity. Check the entity record for the actual next due year; the initial report does not replace the biennial report.

Official requirements and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska Biennial Report — FAQ

How often do I file an Alaska Biennial Report?
For a domestic Alaska LLC, file the free Initial Report within six months after formation. Foreign LLCs do not file an Initial Report. Separately, domestic LLC Biennial Reports cost $100 and foreign LLC reports cost $200, due January 2 in the odd/even reporting cycle assigned to the entity. Check the entity record for the actual next due year; the initial report does not replace the biennial report.
How much does Alaska's Biennial Report cost?
$100 for domestic LLCs, $200 for foreign LLCs registered in Alaska.
When is the Alaska Biennial Report due?
By January 2 of your filing year. The state gives a one-month grace period, so filings received by February 1 face no penalty.
What happens if I file late?
For a domestic LLC, filing on or after February 2 adds the $37.50 late fee. A missing report can lead to involuntary dissolution; check the entity record and official notices for status, penalties and remedies.
How do I know which years to file in?
The assigned biennial cycle follows odd/even formation-year parity. Confirm the first due year in the official entity record. The separate free Initial Report is due within six months after formation.
Can I file my Biennial Report early?
Yes — the filing window opens October 2 of the year before it's due, giving you a three-month runway to file ahead of the January 2 deadline.
Can I reinstate my LLC if it's dissolved for missing this?
Usually, yes. Domestic entities typically have up to two years to seek reinstatement after involuntary dissolution; revoked foreign entities typically must re-register instead.
Ahmad Adil, founder of LLC School
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Ahmad Adil

Ahmad Adil is the founder and CEO of LLC School. For filing and ongoing compliance, confirm the requirements with the responsible state agency. This is educational information, not legal or tax advice.

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