How to get a Certificate of Good Standing for an Alaska LLC

In Alaska, a Certificate of Good Standing is known as a Certificate of Compliance. A certificate of Compliance is a document provided by the Secretary of State that provides proof of an LLC’s good standing in that state.

The cost of a Certificate of Compliance from the Alaska Secretary of State is $10.

Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:

  • Registering an LLC in a state other than the one it was formed in.
  • Applying for loans.
  • Getting business insurance.
  • Opening a business bank account.

How to Get a Certificate of Compliance From the Alaska Secretary of State

The best way to obtain an Alaska Certificate of Compliance from the Secretary of State is online.

Step 1: You will need to have the following information to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Alaska Secretary of State:

  • The LLC’s name and address.
  • The LLC’s filing number.
  • Date of formation.

Step 2: Log in to the Alaska Business & Commercial Services System.

The Alaska Secretary of State’s online system is called the Alaska Business & Commercial Services (ABCS) System. To log in, you will need an account and password. If you don’t already have one, visit the ABCS website to create an account.

Step 3: Once you have logged into your account on the ABCS system, enter the required information listed in Step 1.

Step 4: Pay for the certificate and wait for it to arrive.

After entering all of the necessary information, you will be prompted to pay for your Certificate of Compliance. Once you have paid the $10 fee your certificate will be available immediately.

Reasons a Alaska LLC Might Fail to Be in Good Standing

If your LLC is not in good standing with the Alaska Secretary of State, then you won’t be able to obtain a Certificate of Compliance. Common reasons why an LLC might fail to be in good standing are:

  • Failure to file annual report.
  • Not paying state fees.
  • Having an unresolved lawsuit against the company.

How to Restore Good Standing to an Alaska LLC

If your LLC has lost its good standing with the Alaska Secretary of State, then you will need to take steps to restore it.

Step 1: File any outstanding annual reports or pay any past due fees.

The first step towards restoring good standing is to make sure all required documents and payments are up-to-date.

Step 2: File a Certificate of Revival with the Alaska Secretary of State. Once you have taken care of any outstanding documents or fees, then you will need to file a Certificate of Revival with the Alaska Secretary of State. This document proves that your LLC is in compliance and has been revived from an inactive status.

Step 3: Obtain a Certificate of Compliance. After the Secretary of State has processed your Certificate of Revival, you will be able to obtain a Certificate of Compliance showing that your LLC is in good standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost for a Certificate of Compliance from the Alaska Secretary of State is $10.

It takes just a few minutes to log in, enter the required information, and pay the $10 fee. Then, your Certificate of Compliance will be available immediately.

If your LLC has lost its good standing, then you will need to file any outstanding documents or pay any past due fees and file a Certificate of Revival with the Alaska Secretary of State. Once that has been done, you will be able to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Secretary of State.