Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal role of a registered agent in Alaska?

A registered agent receives service of process, official state correspondence, and regulatory notices on behalf of a business entity. Alaska law requires every LLC, corporation, and foreign-qualified entity to maintain an agent with a physical address in the state, available during normal business hours five days per week.

What makes Alaska's agent requirements stricter than other states?

Alaska defines residency narrowly under AS 01.10.055(a): the individual must be physically present with intent to remain indefinitely. Business entity agents must be corporations authorized under AS 10.06. This is more demanding than the simple "18+ resident" standard most states use. A PO box can serve as a supplemental mailing address but does not replace the physical address requirement.

How often does Alaska require a business report?

Alaska uses a biennial (every two years) filing schedule rather than annual reports. The report is due January 2, costs $100, and must reflect current entity information including registered agent details. Filing after February 1 triggers a $37.50 late penalty.

What types of documents come through the registered agent address?

Court summons and complaints (service of process), correspondence from the Division of Corporations, biennial report reminders, tax notices (though Alaska has no state income tax), and any other official communication the state or courts direct to your registered address.

How quickly do you deliver documents after receiving them?

Same business day. When a document arrives at our Alaska address, we scan it and send the digital file to your email. It simultaneously uploads to your online dashboard for permanent storage.

If I switch to you, what does the transition look like?

After enrollment, you file a Statement of Change with the state ($25 fee) listing our address. Once processed — typically within a few business days — we begin accepting documents. There is no gap in coverage.

Is my personal address visible anywhere if I use your service?

No. Our Alaska address replaces yours on the public record maintained by the Division of Corporations. Your home or business location does not appear in the state's searchable entity database.

Do you serve foreign-qualified entities?

Yes. If your company was formed elsewhere but is registered to transact business in Alaska, you need an Alaska registered agent. Our service and $99/year pricing apply equally to domestic and foreign entities.

What happens if my biennial report is not filed?

You incur a $37.50 late fee after February 1. Continued failure to file can lead to administrative dissolution — the state revokes your entity's good standing, which may affect contracts, bank accounts, and personal liability protections.

What kinds of mail will you actually handle at the Wasilla office?

Your Wasilla address exists for one purpose: receiving legal and compliance documents for your Alaska entity. Four kinds of mail can land here, and the rules differ on each one.

Legal service. When a process server walks through our door with a summons, subpoena, or wage levy aimed at your business, we image the paperwork that same business day and drop it into your client portal. Zero fee. Zero annual limit. That guarantee is what the $99/yr Alaska plan ultimately delivers.

State and federal correspondence. Letters from the Alaska Division of Corporations, the Alaska Department of Revenue, or the IRS get the same same-day scan treatment — but only for the first three letters in a calendar year. Beyond that, each new piece is billed à la carte: a flat charge per scan, or a flat charge per shipment if you would rather have the original mailed to you. One charge per letter, not both.

Everyday mail. Marketing, junk, packages, Google Maps verification postcards, Amazon seller verification letters, and other third-party trust mailings — none of it is handled at the registered agent address. The $99/yr plan does not cover any of it.

Paper copies. Even legal documents we scanned for free will not be physically forwarded for free. Mailing any paper item from our Alaska office to you always carries a separate shipping charge per piece.

For real volumes of incoming general correspondence, the Alaska virtual mailbox is a separately priced subscription. It plugs into your account but is not bundled into registered agent service.

How do I cancel?

Send an email before your renewal date. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current annual period. You must designate a replacement agent with the state to remain in compliance after your service ends.