08-400 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Business Corporation
AS 10.06.205, .208, .210
Filing Fee: $250.00
INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records):
Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.06.205, .208, and .210. If you need assistance in completing your filing, it is
advised that you seek legal counsel. Please be aware that this filing will become public information.
ARTICLE 1: Name of Corporation
A corporate name must contain the word "corporation," "company," "incorporated," or "limited," or an
abbreviation of one of these words. The corporate name may not contain a word or phrase that indicates or
implies that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than the purpose contained in its articles of
incorporation. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the record. To search the availability of the legal
name of the corporation in the State of Alaska go to the Corporations Section at
www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
and select Search Corporations Database.
ARTICLE 2: Disclosure of Corporate Purposes
The purpose describes activities of the corporation at the time of the initial filing and may include “any lawful.”
In addition to purpose, also include the NAICS code where indicated. NAICS code may not conflict with the
purpose listed. A complete list of NAICS codes is available online under the Corporations Section at
www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
ARTICLE 3: Registered Agent
The registered agent of this domestic corporation must be an individual who is a resident of Alaska, or a
corporation (excluding LLC, LP and LLP) registered and in good standing with this office. The registered
agent is statutorily responsible for receiving and forwarding processes, notices, or demands on to the last
known address of the entity. A corporation may not act as its own registered agent. A physical address and
a mailing address in the State of Alaska must be given.
ARTICLE 4: Alien Affiliate
Defined in AS 10.06.990 as a person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or
is controlled by, or is under common control with, a corporation subject to this chapter:
1. An individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States, or who is not lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence, or paroled into the United States under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 - 1525, as amended):
2. A person, other than an individual, that was not created or organized under the laws of the United
States or of a state, or whose principal place of business is not located in any state; or
3. A person, other than an individual, that was created or organized under the laws of the United States or
of a state, or whose principal place of business is located in a state, and that is controlled by a person
described in (1) or (2) of this paragraph[.]
State of Alaska
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
CORPORATIONS SECTION
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
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ARTICLE 5: Shares
All for-profit business corporations must provide the number of authorized shares – the maximum number of
shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue. Zero (0) is not an acceptable quantity. If there is more
than one class or series of authorized shares, please provide this information.
Par value is the nominal value or dollar value of the original cost of a share and has no relation to market
value.
ARTICLE 6: Optional Provisions
The Articles of Incorporation may set out additional provisions authorized by AS 10.06.210:
1. Any of the following provisions, that are not effective unless expressly provided in the articles:
a. A provision granting, with or without limitations, the power to levy assessments upon the shares or class
of shares;
b. A provision removing from shareholders preemptive rights to subscribe to any or all issues of shares or
securities;
c. Special qualifications of persons who may be shareholders;
d. A provision limiting the duration of the corporation's existence to a specified date;
e. A provision restricting or eliminating the power of the board or of the outstanding shares to adopt, amend,
or repeal provisions of the bylaws as provided in AS 10.06.228;
f. A provision requiring, for any corporate action except as provided in AS 10.06.460 and AS 10.06.605, the
vote of a larger proportion or of all of the shares of a class or series, or the vote or quorum for taking
action of a larger proportion or of all of the directors, than is otherwise required by this chapter;
g. A provision limiting or restricting the business in which the corporation may engage or the powers that the
corporation may exercise or both;
h. A provision conferring upon the holder of an evidence of indebtedness, issued or to be issued by the
corporation, the right to vote in the election of directors and on any other matters on which shareholders
may vote;
i. A provision conferring on shareholders the right to determine the consideration for which shares shall be
issued;
j. A provision requiring the approval of the shareholders or the approval of the outstanding shares for a
corporate action, even though not otherwise required by this chapter;
k. A provision that one or more classes or series of shares are redeemable as provided in AS 10.06.325;
l. Duties, privileges, and liabilities of directors upon delegates under AS 10.06.450;
m. A provision eliminating or limiting the personal liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders for
monetary damages for the breach of fiduciary duty as a director; the articles of incorporation may not
eliminate or limit the liability of a director for (i) a breach of a director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or
its stockholders; (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing
violation of law; (iii) willful or negligent conduct involved in the payment of dividends or the repurchase of
stock from other than lawfully available funds; or (iv) a transaction from which the director derives an
improper personal benefit; the provisions of this paragraph do not eliminate or limit the liability of a director
for an act or omission that occurs before the effective date of the articles of incorporation or of an
amendment to the articles of incorporation authorized by this paragraph;
2. Reasonable restrictions upon the right to transfer or hypothecate shares of a class or series, but a restriction is not
binding on shares issued before the adoption of the restriction unless the holders of those shares voted in favor of
the restriction;
3. The names and addresses of the persons appointed to act as initial directors;
4. Any other provision not in conflict with this chapter for the management of the business and for the conduct of the
affairs of the corporation, including any provision that is required or permitted by this chapter to be stated in the
bylaws.
OPTIONAL PROVISION: Address of the Corporation
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Signatures of the Incorporators
The printed name and signature of the Incorporator (at least one) who is a natural person of the age of 18
years or more.
NOTE: Persons who sign documents filed with the commissioner that are known to the person to be false in
material respects are guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Mail the Articles of Incorporation and the $250.00 filing fee in U.S. dollars to:
State of Alaska, Corporations Section, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
STANDARD PROCESSING TIME for complete and correct applications submitted to this office is approximately 10
- 15 business days. All applications are reviewed in the date order they are received. To file your application online
for immediate processing, visit our website at: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
INITIAL REPORT: After filing your Articles of Incorporation, visit the Corporations Section at on our website, select
Online Filing, and file the initial report for this entity.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Professional License:
For information regarding what professions require a Professional License, statutes, how to obtain a
Professional License, and/or the expiration date if you already have a Professional License, go to the
Professional License Section of our website at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
Business License:
For the privilege of engaging in a business in the State of Alaska, a Business License is required for a new
entity. For information regarding business licenses, statutes, and how to obtain a Business License, go to
the Business License Section of our website at www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
Alaska Corporate Net Income Tax
Every corporation earning gross income from sources within the state, except for those corporations that
are specifically exempted, must file a corporation net income tax return. Contact the Alaska Department of
Revenue, Tax Division, PO Box 110420, Juneau, Alaska, 99811-0420, telephone number (907) 465-2320
for more information.
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State of Alaska
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
CORPORATIONS SECTION
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
DO NOT STAMP ABOVE THIS BOX
Office Use Only CORP
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Business Corporation
AS 10.06.205, .208, .210
$150 Fee + $100 Tax = $250.00
$250.00 Filing Fee
Pursuant to Alaska Statutes 10.06.205, .208, and .210, the undersigned corporation applies for a Certificate of
Incorporation and, for that purpose, submits the following articles:
ARTICLE 1: Name of the corporation must contain the word “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, “limited”
or an abbreviation of one of these words:
ARTICLE 2: Indicate the purpose of the corporation (may include “any lawful”) and, separately, the 6 digit
NAICS Industry Grouping Code that most clearly describes the initial activities of the company:
Purpose: NAICS
code:
ARTICLE 3: Registered agent name and address (must include a physical and mailing address in Alaska):
Name:
Physical address: City: AK Zip Code:
Mailing address: City: AK Zip Code:
ARTICLE 4: Name and address of each alien affiliate (if there are no alien affiliates, indicate “none”):
Name:
Mailing address:
City: State/Province: Country:
Attach additional sheet if more than one alien affiliate.
ARTICLE 5: Number of authorized shares (zero is not an acceptable quantity):
Common
Preferred
# of Authorized shares Class Series Par value
Common
Preferred
# of Authorized shares Class Series Par value
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ARTICLE 6: Optional Provisions and Additional Articles
Attach additional pages for continuation of optional provisions and/or additional articles. Please indicate which
article you are continuing and/or insert any desired additional provisions authorized by Alaska Statutes.
Additional articles should be a continuation of the numbering as it appears on this form.
Signatures: The printed name and signature of the Incorporator (at least one) who is a natural person of the
age of 18 years or more.
Signature of Incorporator Printed name of Incorporator Date
NOTE: Persons who sign documents filed with the commissioner that are known to the person to be false in
material respects are guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Mail the Articles of Incorporation and the $250.00 filing fee in U.S. dollars to:
State of Alaska Corporations Section, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
STANDARD PROCESSING TIME for complete and correct applications submitted to this office is
approximately 10-15 business days. All applications are reviewed in the date order they are received. To file
your application online for immediate processing, visit our website at: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
INITIAL REPORT: After filing your Articles of Incorporation, visit the Corporations Section at on our website,
select Online Filing, and file the initial report for this entity.
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State of Alaska
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
CORPORATIONS SECTION
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
DO NOT STAMP ABOVE THIS BOX
Office Use Only CORP
CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET
Please return this document with your filing. This information will only be used to resolve questions with the filings
attached. NOTE: this form will not be filed for record or appear online.
Name of entity as it appears on filing:
To resolve questions with this filing, contact:
Name:
Email: Phone:
Mailing address:
Return documents to:
Name:
Company:
Mailing address:
Attach this form to your filings. Send all documents to:
State of Alaska, Corporations Section, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
STANDARD PROCESSING TIME for complete and correct applications submitted to this office is
approximately 10-15 business days. All applications are reviewed in the date order they are received.