08-438 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
AS 10.20.151 &.153
Filing Fee: $50.00
INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records):
Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.20.151 & .153. 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.
NOTE: Bylaws are not required to be filed with this office; they are to be maintained by the entity. If you include
your bylaws, they will be returned without being filed for record.
ARTICLE 1: Name of Corporation
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 non-profit 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: Directors
Provide the number of directors constituting the initial board of directors. Indicate the names and mailing
address of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors. If there are more than three directors, attach
an additional sheet.
ARTICLE 5: Optional Provisions and Additional Articles
Attach additional pages for continuation of optional provisions and/or additional articles as authorized in the
statutes. 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.
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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Note: For more information regarding IRS tax exemption status, visit their website at www.irs.gov.
Signatures of the Incorporators
Three or more natural persons at least 19 years of age may act as incorporators of a corporation by signing
and delivering in duplicate to the commissioner articles of incorporation for the corporation.
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 $50.00 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 Nonprofit Corporation
AS 10.20.151 & .153
$50.00 Filing Fee
Pursuant to Alaska Statutes 10.20.151 and 10.20.153, the undersigned nonprofit corporation applies for a
Certificate of Incorporation and, for that purpose, submits the following articles:
ARTICLE 1: Name of the corporation may 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: Initial board of directors:
Number of directors constituting the initial board of directors (must be at least 3):
The names and mailing addresses of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors:
Name:
Mailing address:
Name:
Mailing address:
Name:
Mailing address:
Name:
Mailing address:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
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ARTICLE 5: 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 Incorporators (at least 3) who are natural persons of the
age of at least 19 years or more.
Signature of Incorporator Printed name of Incorporator Date
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
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.
NOTE: Bylaws are not required to be filed with this office; they are to be maintained by the entity. If you include
your bylaws, they will be returned, without being filed for record.
Mail the Articles of Incorporation and the $50.00 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.