08-424 (Rev. 01/30/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Professional Corporation
AS 10.45.010 & 10.06.208
Filing Fee: $250.00
INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records):
Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.45.010 and 10.06.208. 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
The corporate name of a professional corporation shall contain the last name of one or more of its
shareholders, unless the regulations of a particular regulating board or the ethics of a profession permit the
use of a corporate name which does not include the surname of any present or former shareholders. Please
contact your specific licensing board for the requirements here: www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ
.
The corporate name shall be ended by the word “Corporation”, “Company”, “Incorporated”, “Limited,” “A
Professional Corporation,” or an abbreviation of one of these, such as “P.C”.
ARTICLE 2: Disclosure of Corporate Purposes
The purpose describes activities of the professional corporation at the time of the initial filing. 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 or our website.
NOTE: The following professions are considered a professional service, if the service you provide is not listed
you cannot incorporate as a professional corporation:
Acupuncturist Legal Services Physical/Occupational Therapy
Architect, Engineer, Land
Surveyor
Marital Family Therapy Physicians Assistant
Audiologist Medical Professional Counselor
Chiropractor Naturopath Psychology
Dental Nursing Public Accountant
Dispensing Optician Optometry Social Work
Geologist Pharmacy Veterinary
ARTICLE 3: Address of Professional Corporation in Alaska
Provide the address where the professional corporation will have its office.
ARTICLE 4: Registered Agent
The registered agent of this domestic professional 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.
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: 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[.]
ARTICLE 6: Officers, Directors, Shareholders
List the names and addresses of all original shareholders, directors and officers of the professional
corporation. Only shareholders of the corporation can be an officer or director of the corporation. List the
professional license issued by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, or
include a copy of the license if it was issued by the Alaska State Bar Association.
ARTICLE 7: Shares
All professional 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 8: 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 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: The incorporator(s) must be licensed in the profession that the entity is incorporated
under.
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.
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
.
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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 Professional Corporation
AS 10.45.010 & 10.06.208
$250.00 Filing Fee
$150.00 Fee + $100.00 tax = $250.00
Pursuant to Alaska Statutes 10.45.010 and 10.06.208, the undersigned professional 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,” “A Professional Corporation,” or an abbreviation of one of one of these, such as “P.C”:
ARTICLE 2: Provide the name of the professional activity to be practiced by the corporation, and, separately,
the 6 digit NAICS Industry Grouping Code that most clearly describes the initial activities of the company:
Professional Activity: NAICS
code:
ARTICLE 3: Address where the professional corporation will have its office in Alaska:
Physical address:
Mailing address: City: AK Zip Code:
ARTICLE 4: 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 5: Name and address of each alien affiliate (if there are no alien affiliates, indicate “none”):
Name:
Mailing address:
City: State/Province: Country:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
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ARTICLE 6: List the name and addresses of all original shareholders, directors, and officers of the
professional corporation. Only shareholders of the corporation can be an officer or director of the corporation.
List the professional license issued by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development. If the license was issued by the Alaska Bar Association, include a copy of the license with this
filing.
Title Name Mailing address
Director
X
Shareholder
X
Professional
License #
President
Vice
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
ARTICLE 7: 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
ARTICLE 8: 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. NOTE: The incorporator(s) must be licensed in the profession that the entity is
incorporated under.
Professional
Signature of Incorporator
Printed name of Incorporator License # Date
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.
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.