08-462 (Rev. 01/07/2013) Articles of Incorporation Instructions
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Domestic Cooperative Corporation
AS 10.15.350
Filing Fee: $250.00
INSTRUCTIONS (Please retain for your records):
Refer to Alaska Statutes 10.15.350. 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 must contain the word “cooperative” or be an abbreviation of the word. The 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: Duration
Provide the period of duration. Duration is the life expectancy of the corporation and may be a specific future
date of less than 100 years. If there is no expected end date, select the “perpetual” box, indicating the
corporation plans to transact business uninterrupted for an undeterminable amount of time.
ARTICLE 3: Disclosure of Corporate Purposes
A cooperative may be organized under the chapter for any lawful purpose, expect for the purpose of banking
or insurance or the furnishing of electric or telephone service.
In addition to purpose, also you may opt 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 4: Registered Agent
The registered agent of this domestic cooperative 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 5: Membership
Specify if the cooperative is organized with or without membership stock; select the appropriate box. Indicate
the amount of the membership fee in the box provided. List the limitations, if any, on transfer of a membership.
Note: If the cooperative has membership stock it must complete Article 6.
ARTICLE 6: Membership Stock
Indicate the number and par value, if any, of membership stock and the limitations upon transfer, if any,
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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application to the classes of membership stock.
ARTICLE 7: Capitol Stock
Indicate the number and par value, if any, of capitol stock. If more than one class of stock is authorized,
indicate the designation, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of each class.
ARTICLE 8: Stock Limitations
If there are any limitations to the right to acquire or recall membership or capitol stock, please indicate this in
the box provided.
ARTICLE 9: Distribution of Assets
Indicate the basis of distribution of assets in the event of dissolution or liquidation.
ARTICLE 10: Directors
Provide the name and mailing address of the initial board of directors that will serve until the first annual
meeting of the members or until their successors are election to take office. There must be at least three (3)
initial directors.
ARTICLE 11: Incorporators
Provide the names and address of the Incorporators (at least three) who are a natural person of the age of 19
years or more.
Signatures of the Incorporators
The printed names and signatures of the Incorporators (at least three) who are natural persons of the age of
19 years or more.
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
.
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 Cooperative Corporation
AS 10.15.350
$250.00 Filing Fee
Pursuant to Alaska Statutes 10.15.530, the undersigned cooperative applies for a Certificate of Incorporation
and, for that purpose, submits the following articles:
ARTICLE 1: Name of the cooperative must contain the word “cooperative” or be an abbreviation of the word.
ARTICLE 2: Provide the period of duration, or “life expectancy” of the corporation (check box if perpetual):
Duration: ___/___/_____
Perpetual
ARTICLE 3: Indicate the purpose of the corporation (may include “any lawful”). The NAICS code is optional:
Purpose: NAICS
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: Provide the appropriate membership information:
The cooperative is organized without membership stock.
The cooperative is organized with membership stock.
Amount of membership fee: $____________
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List the limitations, if any, on transfer of a membership:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
ARTICLE 6: List the number of authorized shares of membership stock, if any:
# of Membership shares Class Series Par value
# of Membership shares Class Series Par value
List the limitations upon transfer applicable to the classes of capitol stock:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
ARTICLE 7: List the number of authorized shares of capitol stock, if any:
# of Authorized shares Class Series Par value
# of Authorized shares Class Series Par value
If one or more class of stock is authorized, list the designation, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of
each class.
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
ARTICLE 8: Indicate any limitations on the right to acquire or recall stock:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
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ARTICLE 9: Indicate the basis of distribution of assets in the event of dissolution or liquidation:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
ARTICLE 10: The names and mailing addresses of the initial directors of the cooperative (must be at least 3):
Title Name Mailing address City State ZIP code
Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Please do not include confidential information such as
Social Security Numbers, driver license numbers or date of birth as this record is public information.
ARTICLE 11: The names and mailing addresses of the incorporators of the cooperative (must be at least 3):
Title Name Mailing address City State ZIP code
Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Please do not include confidential information such as
Social Security Numbers, driver license numbers or date of birth as this record is public information.
Signatures: The printed name and signature of the Incorporators who are natural persons of the age of 19
years or more.
Signature of Incorporator Printed name of Incorporator 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.
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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.