Alaska
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities |
| Link: | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/OnlineFilingInstructionsNonPArticles.aspx |
| Fee: | $50 |
| Processing: | 3 weeks (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities |
| Link: | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx |
| Due: | Within 6 months of formation ; (then) Biennially on July 2 |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge ; $25.00 (renewal) |
Charity registration
Charity search
Notes
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/charities_list.html |
| Before soliciting funds in Alaska charitable organizations must register with the Department of Law. |
| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REGISTRATION https://ccprocessing.law.alaska.gov/RegPayments/Charitable.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | $40.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REGISTRATION https://ccprocessing.law.alaska.gov/RegPayments/Charitable.aspx |
| Due: | Annually, by September 1 |
| Fee: | $40.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Not required for Alaska.
Tax department
Not required for Alaska.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Group must be in existence for 3 years, have 25 Alaskan members, and pass a 50-question test on Alaska raffle laws. |
| Link: | http://tax.alaska.gov/programs/programs/help/faq/faq.aspx?54160 |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $20.00 |