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Cost to start a nonprofit in Alaska

Filing nonprofit articles in Alaska costs $50. For a small charity that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS formation costs come to about $365 in year one and $52.50 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages

Alaska nonprofit fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit)$50; initial report within 6 months is free.$50One timeverified source
State nonprofit reportDue: July 2 of even/odd years matching the year of incorporation$25 (biennial)biennialverified source
Charity registrationAlaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection UnitRequired; $40 to register, $40 to renewannualverified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023$275 / $600One timeverified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990No IRS feeYearlyverified source
Registered agent$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range

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How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Alaska?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Alaska come to about $365 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $52.50 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Alaska?

$50 (Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit)). $50; initial report within 6 months is free.

Does Alaska require charity registration?

Required; $40 to register, $40 to renew. $40 annual registration, due September 1 each year.

Does a Alaska nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$25 (biennial). Biennial report $25 ($30 with late fee after Aug 1).

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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