ALASKA DBA NAME
What is an Alaska DBA Name?
explain
DBA means "Doing Business As".
If you are an Individual Sole Proprietor and want to do business under a name which is different from your legal name then you have to Register a DBA Name
with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
If you are a Corporation or LLC and want to do business under a name which is different from the name which is registered with the
Alaska Division of Corporations then you have to Register a DBA Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
In Alaska a DBA Name is called a Business Name.
We can Register a Business Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations for you as quickly as possible.
What are other names for an Alaska DBA Name?
explain
In Alaska a DBA Name is called a Business Name.
Other names for an Alaska Business Name include:
- Alaska Alternate Name
- Alaska Assumed Business Name
- Alaska Assumed Name
- Alaska Fictitious Name
- Alaska Trade Name
Registration of an Alaska Business Name gives the person who has registered the Business Name exclusive rights to the use of the name.
,br>
No other person or business may legally use a registered Alaska Business Name.
Can I Register a DBA Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations?
explain
Yes. You can Register a Business Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
You must first have a business license before you can register a Business Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
The Alaska Business Name that is registered must be the exact same name on the Alaska State Business License.
You do not need to register an Alaska Business Name if the business has already registered a Corporation or LLC with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
If you are a Sole Proprietor your registered Alaska Business Name cannot include a Corporation or LLC identifier such as Incorporated or Limited Liability Company.
Can I register an AK DBA Name for an Alaska Corporation or an Alaska LLC?
explain
Yes. You can register an Alaska Business Name with the AK Division of Corporations for an Alaska Corporation or
an Alaska LLC.
Before an Alaska Corporation or LLC can register a DBA Name, the AK Corporation or AK LLC must be in
good standing with the Alaska Division of Corporations.
If you are not sure if your Alaska Corporation or Alaska LLC is in good standing with the AK Division of Corporations,
we can get you an
Alaska Good Standing Certificate
as quickly as possible.
Can I register an AK DBA Name for an individual who is not an Alaska Corporation or LLC?
explain
Yes. You can register an Alaska Business Name even if you have not formed an Alaska Corporation or LLC.
In fact that's what most skilled craftsman and professionals do when they want to use a business name other their own name.
What is the difference between Registering an AK DBA Name
and Reserving an AK Company Name?
explain
Registering a DBA Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations and Reserving a Company Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations
are NOT the same.
You Register a DBA Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations for an existing Alaska business.
You Reserve a Company Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations for use with an Alaska business that will be formed and legally registered
with the AK Division of Corporations sometime in the future.
Registering a DBA Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations is NOT the same as legally Registering a Corporation or LLC with the
Alaska Division of Corporations.
When you legally Register a Corporation or LLC with the Alaska Division of Corporations there are certain tax and administrative obligations
which must be met to keep the company in Good Standing.
Failing to keep up with those obligations can result in the administrative dissolution of your
Alaska company by the Alaska Division of Corporations.
The Alaska state fees for Registering a DBA Name are less than the fees for Registering a Corporation or LLC and there
are no tax or reporting obligation for a Registered Alaska DBA Name.
Register a Corporation in AK
Register a LLC in AK
Reserve a Company Name in AK
Can I get a Certificate of Good Standing for my DBA Name?
explain
No. The Alaska Division of Corporations will not issue a good standing certificate (Certificate of Existence) for a registered
Alaska Business Name.
Alaska good standing certificates are issued only for companies which have registered with the Alaska Division of Corporations
as a Corporation, LLC or LP.
If you are not sure if your Alaska Corporation or Alaska LLC is in good standing with the AK Division of Corporations,
we can get you an
Alaska Good Standing Certificate
as quickly as possible.
Does an Alaska DBA Name ever expire?
explain
You can renew the Alaska Business Name before the expiration date if you want to retain ownership of the Alaska Business Name.
Alaska DBA Name for AK Foreign Corporation or AK Foreign LLC
explain
If your Corporation or LLC was formed in a state other than the state of Alaska and your company name is being used by another
Alaska Corporation or LLC then you are required to register a Business Name with the Alaska Division of Corporations which is
different from the company name in your home state.
How can I Register an Alaska DBA Name?
If you are ready to Register an Alaska DBA Name now, simply fill in the
DBA Name Registration Order Form below and press the Place Order button. If you have any questions
you can call us at 855-771-2477 or
email us.
ALASKA DBA NAME REGISTRATION COST ESTIMATOR
(Choose options, cost is updated automatically)
ALASKA DBA NAME OPTIONS
Business Type
Total Cost:
$0.00
No Hidden Fees
ALASKA DBA NAME ORDER FORM
DBA NAME INFORMATION
We take the privacy of your personal information very seriously.
We DO NOT store your credit card information.
It is encrypted and passed on to your bank along with the details of your order.
We DO NOT use your personal information for any other purposes than this individual order.
We will never provide your personal information to any person, group or third party.
Describe the nature of your business
ALASKA REGISTRANT INFORMATION
CONTACT & SHIPPING INFORMATION
This is the person and address where we will send the final document package.
We may need to ask you questions regarding your order so be sure to include your phone number
and email address.
BILLING INFORMATION
You can feel safe when using your credit card to place your order with us.
We use SECURE
ENCRYPTION technology to keep all information confidential.
Billing Address same as Contact Address
COST INFORMATION
Total Cost:
$0.00
No Hidden Fees
PAYMENT INFORMATION
If you prefer, check the box below and you won't have to enter your credit card information online. Instead, we'll call you
at the Contact Phone Number you enter above to get it.
Call me for my Credit Card Information
Questions / Comments / Special Requests
NOTE: WE ARE NOT THE ALASKA DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS NOR ARE WE AFFILIATED WITH THE
ALASKA DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
CANCELLATION POLICY
All Alaska DBA Name Registration orders are refundable before payment is issued to the Alaska Division of Corporations, minus a $25 cancellation fee,
and less any expenses incurred in processing your order. After payment has been delivered to the Alaska Division of Corporations we cannot accept any cancellations
or any changes to your Alaska DBA Name Registration order. Generally, payments are made to the Alaska Division of Corporations within 24 hours of receipt of your
Alaska DBA Name Registration order. To check the status of your Alaska DBA Name Registration order, make changes, or ask any questions, call us at 855-771-2477.