The Alaska Certificate of Authority for Foreign Nonprofit Corporation is a document issued by the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing that grants a foreign nonprofit corporation permission to operate in Alaska. This document is required for foreign nonprofits to conduct activities in the state, such as transacting business, filing lawsuits, and owning property. There are two types of Alaska Certificate of Authority for Foreign Nonprofit Corporation: Standard and Limited. A Standard Certificate of Authority grants permission to foreign nonprofit corporations to conduct all activities in Alaska. A Limited Certificate of Authority grants permission to foreign nonprofit corporations to conduct specific activities in Alaska.