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LLC members' income is taxed at the 15.3% federal self-employment tax rate (12.4% for social security and 2.9% for Medicare). Alaska is the only state with both no personal income tax and no sales tax, but your LLC may need to pay taxes to your local municipality or borough.

Alaska LLC Formation Filing Fee: $250 The main cost of starting an Alaska LLC is the $250 fee to file the Alaska Articles of Organization with the Division of Corporations. Filing this document officially forms your LLC, and you can file online, by mail, or in person.

As per Section 10.50. 095 of the Alaska LLC Act, an Operating Agreement isn't required for an LLC in Alaska. But while it's not required in Alaska to conduct business, we strongly recommend having an Operating Agreement for your LLC. It helps maintain the limited liability status which protects your personal assets.

For fees and tax purposes, the LLC is probably your best choice. An Alaska LLC will only get taxed once, in the form of personal income taxes for each member. An Alaska Corporation will be subject to double taxation: first through a state corporate tax, and second on the individual tax returns of shareholders.

How to start an LLC in Alaska Name your Alaska LLC. Create a business plan. Get a federal employer identification number (EIN) Choose a registered agent in Alaska. File for your Alaska LLC Articles of Organization. Obtain business licenses and permits. Understand Alaska state tax requirements.

Alaska LLC Approval Times Mail filings: In total, mail filing approvals for Alaska LLCs take 4-5 weeks. This accounts for the 10-15 business day processing time, plus the time your documents are in the mail. Online filings: Online filings for most Alaska LLCs are approved immediately.