Alabama LLC Fees & Requirements
Official fees and filing requirements for forming and maintaining an LLC in Alabama.
Formation Fee
$200
Certificate of Formation $200 (Ala. Code 10A-1-4.31); name reservation required first
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS
Annual Report
Fee
No SOS annual report for LLCs: since Jan 1, 2024 only for-profit and professional corporations file the $10 SOS Annual Report
Note: LLCs remain subject to Business Privilege Tax (see franchise_tax)
Verified 2026-11-02Source: ADOR
Due Date
None for LLCs (SOS Annual Report is corporations-only since 2024)
Verified 2026-11-02Source: ADOR
Registered Agent Requirement
One registered agent with an Alabama street address (no PO box) registered office required in the Certificate of Formation
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS
Franchise Tax / Annual Tax
None
Business Privilege Tax: for tax years after 2023, full exemption and no return required when calculated tax is $100 or less; otherwise BPT return due (rate/due date not extracted)
Verified 2026-11-02Source: ADOR