INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (Online Filing) 08-400

If the incorporators need help with this form, the state of Alaska encourages the help of legal counsel.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 1”

Provide the name of the corporation in Article 1. The name needs to contain the word “corporation,” “incorporation,” “limited” or an abbreviation of these terms. In order to search the availability of a name for the corporation, visit the following link: http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 2”

Provide the overall purpose of the corporation in Article 2.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 3”

The Registered Agent of the corporation must have an address in the state of Alaska. If the Registered Agent does not have a PO Box as a mailing address, the physical address of the registered office is required.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 4”

Article 4 is required if there is an alien affiliate that maintains some degree of control within the corporation. If applicable, provide their full name, mailing address, city, state or province, and country. If there is no alien affiliate, write “None” in this section.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 5”

A for-profit corporation needs to list their common or preferred shares in Article 5 along with their par value. A value is zero is not valid.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 6”

Number 6 in this form requires additional pages for continuation of a previous article or additional articles. Refer to the second page of this document for specific instructions on additional articles.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 7”

Number 7 of this form requires the signature, printed name, and date of signature for all incorporators. Additionally, the name and phone number of an incorporator needed to resolve issues with this form is needed below the signatures.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 8”

On the last page of the form, provide NAICS number for the corporation which describes the activities of the business.

“Articles of Incorporation (Online Filing) 08-400 Step 9”

Pages 1-3 need sent to the following address:

State of Alaska

Corporations Section

PO Box 110806

Juneau AK 99811-0806

A filing fee of $250.00 is required as well. The check or money order is made payable to the State of Alaska. This form can also be submitted online at the following link: http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/