Corporations Is your entity's status "Involuntarily Dissolved"? If your domestic entity's status is listed as "Involuntarily Dissolved": This means your domestic entity was Involuntarily Dissolved by the State of Alaska and the entity’s authority to transact business in the State of Alaska ceased to exist because: The entity fell out of compliance by not filing the required forms per Alaska Statutes. For example, but not limited to: Initial Report which is due within the first six months. Biennial Report(s). For more information go to Biennial Reports or Biennial Report FAQs. The entity did not maintain a registered agent and/or address on record with the State of Alaska. For more information regarding Registered Agents go to Registered Agent FAQs. For more information about an entity's responsibility go to Notice: The Entity's Responsibility Per Alaska Statutes, the department mailed notification of the entity’s non-compliance and pending involuntary dissolution. The entity did not respond by filing the necessary forms to bring the entity back into compliance within the required time frame and the entity was Involuntarily Dissolved. What are your domestic entity’s options after it has been “Involuntarily Dissolved”? If the entity was Involuntarily Dissolved less than two years ago it may be possible to Reinstate your entity. Please email corporations@alaska.gov and include the following information: the entity’s name, the Alaska entity’s number, the date of the entity’s Involuntary Dissolution (it must be less than two years), and a brief statement the entity wants to be reinstated. The Corporations Section will respond to your email with the necessary information and forms for the entity to reinstate. If the entity was Involuntarily Dissolved more than two years ago it is no longer possible to Reinstate the entity. Please apply for a new Alaska Entity number by filing new articles of incorporation or organization. To access Forms and Fees go to Forms & Fees. For more information about your entity's responsibility click on the link below. Notice: The Entity's Responsibility What else should you be aware of within the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing? The status of your entity and/or professional license may directly affect your business license. Check the status of your Business License: Before engaging in business activity you must obtain a business license. If you have a business license the Corporations Section encourages you to check the status and expiration date to ensure your business license is current. For more information go to the Business Licensing Section. Check the status of your Professional License: Before engaging in a business practice regulated under Alaska Statute Title 8 (AS 08) you must obtain a professional license. If you have a professional license the Corporations Section encourages you to check the status and expiration date to ensure your professional license is current. For more information go to the Professional Licensing Section. This Division does not provide legal advice. The information contained within these webpages is provided for your convenience and is not to be interpreted as legal advice. It is your responsibility to know what your registering, reporting and filing requirements are based on your specific business activities. Not knowing what is expected of you may not preclude you from the legal obligation to meet these requirements and compliance with the law. You are encouraged to seek the advice of a professional, such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Attorney if you need additional assistance. Contact Us When contacting this office, please direct your questions to the appropriate Section: Corporations, Professional Licensing, or Business Licensing. Each Section specializes in its own requirements per Alaska statutes and regulations. Professional Licensing Section Email: License@Alaska.Gov Corporations Section Email: Corporations@Alaska.Gov Business Licensing Section Email: BusinessLicense@Alaska.Gov