Alaska Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Alaska. Fees are paid to the Alaska Division of Banking & Securities.
RIA firm registration
$200
at the national median
Per IAR
$50
$10 below the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$350
$100 above the national median
Per BD agent
$50
at the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$600
$350 above the national median
Renewal
$200
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Alaska
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Alaska
$200 firm + $50 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$445
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$200 firm + 3 × $50 IAR + IARD system fees
$635
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$350 firm + 5 × $50 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$600
Private fund Form D notice filing (Alaska investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$600
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the Alaska Division of Banking & Securities before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Alaska?
Alaska charges $200 for investment adviser firm registration and $50 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $445 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Alaska IAR registration fee?
$50 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the Alaska Division of Banking & Securities. That is $10 below the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Alaska?
$350 for the broker-dealer firm and $50 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the Alaska Division of Banking & Securities. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Alaska Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$600 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Alaska residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Alaska charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Alaska charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $445 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.