Alaska

   
   Corporate Name Endings
     * The name must contain word "corporation," "company,"
       "incorporated," or "limited" or an abbreviation. The name must not
       contain words implying a different purpose from those purposes in
       the articles of incorporation. Corporate name must not contain the
       word "city", "borough" or "village." The name must not be the same
       as or deceptively similar to a name already in use or a registered
       or reserved name.
       
   Articles of Incorporation Requirements
     * Director Information
          * Minimum Number - One or more.
          * Residence Requirements. - No provision.
          * Age Requirements - None.
          * Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Officer Information
          * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Stock Information
          * An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial
            fees.
       
   Yearly Requirements
     * Annual Statements
          * Domestic corporations must file a biennial report . The cost
            of the report is $100. The report must be filed by January 2
            of filing year and every two years thereafter, it is
            delinquent if not filed before February 1.
     * Income Tax Rate
          * Rates range from 1% of taxable income when taxable income is
            less than $10,000 to a high of $4,500 plus 9.4% of taxable
            income over $90,000 when taxable income is $90,000 or more.
       
   For more information on taxes, visit www.ador.state.ak.us