Fees
Alabama LLC formation costs
$100 state fee + ~$50 county probate fee = ~$150–$200 to form + $50/yr minimum Business Privilege Tax = ~$200–$250 first-year state cost (before registered agent service) — CALLOUT: Alabama is the only state in the biz-license coverage set that requires a dual-filing process: the Certificate of Formation is filed with the Alabama Secretary of State AND a copy must be filed with the county probate judge's office where the LLC's principal office is located. Jefferson County (Birmingham) probate fee is approximately $50. The Business Privilege Tax (BPT) minimum is $50/yr (reduced from $100 for small LLCs effective 2023). Huntsville's aerospace and defense corridor and Mobile's port economy anchor Alabama's secondary business hubs. Individual income tax: graduated up to 5%.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
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| Certificate of Formation — Secretary of State fee | $100 | State filing fee payable to the Alabama Secretary of State. Filed online through the Alabama SOS business portal or by mail. This is the first of two required formation fees — the county probate fee is also required. |
| Certificate of Formation — County probate judge fee | ~$50 (varies by county) | Alabama requires a copy of the Certificate of Formation to be filed with the county probate judge in the county of the LLC's principal place of business. Jefferson County (Birmingham) fee: approximately $50. Madison County (Huntsville): approximately $45. Mobile County: approximately $50. Montgomery County: approximately $45. Verify the exact fee with your county probate court before filing. Total formation cost: $100 (state) + county probate fee = ~$150–$200. |
| Business Privilege Tax (BPT) — minimum annual | $50/year minimum | Alabama's Business Privilege Tax (BPT) is assessed on net worth. Minimum: $50/year (reduced from $100 effective 2023 for small entities). Maximum: scales with net worth — entities with net worth over $200,000 pay higher rates up to $15,000/yr. Due March 15 for calendar-year LLCs (Form PPT). The BPT is the primary annual ongoing cost for Alabama LLCs — not a traditional SOS annual report fee. Most small newly formed LLCs pay only the $50 minimum. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | Reserves an LLC name for 120 days with the Alabama Secretary of State. Optional — most filers check name availability and proceed directly to filing. |
| Registered agent service (if not self-serving) | $50–$150/year | Required for out-of-state owners who cannot maintain a physical Alabama street address. Alabama residents with an AL address may self-serve as RA. Commercial RA services ensure legal mail is not missed and provide address privacy. |
| Alabama sales and use tax license (if selling taxable goods/services) | Free | Free registration with the Alabama Department of Revenue at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov. Required before first taxable sale. Alabama's 4% state rate plus local rates creates combined rates of 7%–11% in most markets. Birmingham combined rate approximately 10%. |
| EIN application | Free | IRS Form SS-4 — free online at irs.gov/ein. No state fee. |
Requirements
What you need to know before filing
- Name must contain 'LLC', 'L.L.C.', 'Limited Liability Company', 'Limited Liability Co.', 'LC', or 'L.C.' — Alabama accepts standard LLC designators under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.06.
- A registered agent with a physical Alabama street address (no PO boxes) must be maintained at all times. The RA must be available during normal business hours to accept service of process under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.08.
- Certificate of Formation is filed with the Alabama Secretary of State through the Alabama Secretary of State's business filing portal. Additionally, a certified copy of the Certificate of Formation must be filed with the county probate judge in the county where the LLC's principal place of business is located — a step unique to Alabama.
- CALLOUT — DUAL-FILING REQUIREMENT: Alabama is the only state in the biz-license coverage set requiring LLC formation filings at two government levels simultaneously: (1) the Certificate of Formation with the Alabama Secretary of State ($100 state fee) and (2) a copy filed with the county probate court in the county of the LLC's principal place of business (county probate fee varies: Jefferson County/Birmingham ~$50, Madison County/Huntsville ~$45, Mobile County ~$50, Montgomery County ~$45). This dual-filing requirement adds cost, a second set of paperwork, and an extra step that most states eliminated decades ago. Budget for both fees at formation.
- CALLOUT — BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX (BPT): Alabama imposes a Business Privilege Tax (BPT) on LLCs, calculated on net worth. The minimum BPT is $50/year (reduced from $100 effective 2023 under SB 243 for entities with net worth under $10,000). Most newly formed small LLCs will pay the $50 minimum. The BPT return (Form BPT-IN for initial return, Form PPT for annual returns) is due the 15th day of the 3rd month after the taxable year ends (March 15 for calendar-year LLCs). The BPT is reported to the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) — separate from the SOS Annual Report.
- An Operating Agreement is not required to be filed with the state but is strongly recommended under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.04 to govern member rights, voting, distributions, and dissolution.
- Alabama imposes a corporate income tax of 6.5% on C-corporations. For LLCs taxed as pass-through entities (the default), members pay Alabama individual income tax at graduated rates of 2%, 4%, and 5% (top rate applies to income over $3,000 for single filers — Alabama's top bracket threshold is among the lowest in the US).
- LLCs selling taxable goods or services in Alabama must register with the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov for a sales and use tax license. Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%; cities, counties, and special districts add local rates for combined rates typically between 7% and 11% in major markets (Birmingham combined rate approximately 10%; Huntsville approximately 9%; Mobile approximately 10%).
- Birmingham-area construction, contracting, and real estate LLCs should verify Jefferson County and City of Birmingham occupational license requirements. Birmingham imposes a municipal business license and an occupational tax of 0.5% on gross wages of employees working in the city.
Documents
What you'll need to file
- Certificate of Formation — filed online through the Alabama SOS business portal ($100 state fee). Requires LLC name (with valid designator), registered agent name and AL street address, principal office address, and organizer name and signature. Member names are not required on the Certificate of Formation.
- Certified copy of Certificate of Formation — filed with the county probate judge in the county of the LLC's principal place of business (county fee ~$45–$50). This is a unique Alabama requirement.
- Registered agent consent — RA must maintain a physical Alabama street address and be available during business hours to accept service of process.
- Operating Agreement — not filed with the state; governs member rights, voting, profit and loss allocation, and dissolution under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.04.
- Business Privilege Tax initial return (Form BPT-IN) — filed with the Alabama Department of Revenue for the initial taxable year. Annual returns (Form PPT) due March 15 each year.
- Alabama sales and use tax license (if applicable) — free registration at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov before first taxable sale.
- Business bank account documentation — EIN letter, Certificate of Formation approval, and Operating Agreement.
Registered agent
Who receives legal mail for your LLC
Required in every state.
- Required?
- Yes
- Who can serve
- Alabama resident individual or AL-authorized business entity with a physical Alabama street address, available during normal business hours to accept service of process
- Can I serve myself?
- Yes
- Commercial RA cost
- ~$125/yr
Self-serving as RA places your home address on the public Alabama SOS record. Commercial RA services ($50–$150/yr) preserve privacy and ensure BPT deadline notices (March 15) and legal mail are never missed.
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Process
How to form a LLC in Alabama
Sequential — each step gates the next.
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Search for name availability through the Alabama SOS Use the Alabama Secretary of State business name search at sos.alabama.gov to confirm your desired LLC name is available. The name must include a valid LLC designator (LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., LC, or L.C.) under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.06. Optional: reserve the name for 120 days ($25) while preparing documents.
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Appoint an Alabama registered agent Designate a registered agent with a physical Alabama street address (no PO boxes) who is available during normal business hours. Alabama residents with an AL address may self-serve as RA, but self-serving places your home address on the public SOS record. Commercial RA services ($50–$150/yr) preserve privacy and ensure BPT deadline notices and legal mail are never missed.
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File Certificate of Formation with the Alabama Secretary of State File online through the Alabama SOS business portal at sos.alabama.gov ($100 fee). Provide: LLC name, principal office address, registered agent name and AL street address, and organizer name and signature. Standard processing is typically 1–3 business days for online filings.
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File a certified copy with the county probate court After the Alabama SOS approves the Certificate of Formation, obtain a certified copy and file it with the probate judge in the county where the LLC's principal office is located. For Birmingham LLCs: Jefferson County Probate Court, 716 N. Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203. Fee: approximately $50. This step is unique to Alabama and must be completed to finalize LLC formation. Huntsville LLCs file in Madison County Probate Court; Mobile LLCs file in Mobile County Probate Court.
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Draft an Operating Agreement Although not required to be filed with the state, an Operating Agreement governs membership percentages, voting rights, profit and loss allocation, and dissolution under Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.04. Birmingham's healthcare and medical LLCs (UAB Medicine, Children's of Alabama supply chain), Huntsville's aerospace and defense LLCs (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center contractors, Redstone Arsenal supply chain), and Mobile's port-logistics LLCs often have complex multi-member and subcontracting structures requiring detailed Operating Agreements.
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Obtain an EIN from the IRS After the Certificate of Formation is approved and the county probate filing is complete, apply for an EIN at irs.gov/ein. The online application takes under 15 minutes and issues the EIN immediately. Print the EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575) for bank account opening.
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Register with the Alabama DOR for taxes Register for Alabama taxes at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov. If selling taxable goods or services: register for a sales and use tax license (free). All LLCs: file the initial Business Privilege Tax return (Form BPT-IN) and pay the applicable BPT (minimum $50/yr, due within the first filing period). Subsequent annual BPT returns (Form PPT) are due March 15 each year. Birmingham-area LLCs should also register for Jefferson County and City of Birmingham occupational license and business license requirements.
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Open a business bank account Bring your EIN Confirmation Letter, Certificate of Formation approval (both SOS and county probate copies), photo ID, and Operating Agreement. Birmingham's banking market includes Regions Bank (Alabama-founded, major Southeast presence), BBVA USA (acquired by PNC), ServisFirst Bank, and all major national banks. A separate business bank account maintains the LLC's liability shield.
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File the Business Privilege Tax return annually by March 15 Alabama LLCs must file the annual Business Privilege Tax return (Form PPT) with the Alabama Department of Revenue by March 15 each year and pay at least the $50 minimum BPT. The BPT is calculated on net worth — most small LLCs pay only the minimum. File at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov. Failure to file results in penalties and interest; sustained non-compliance can trigger administrative dissolution.
Annual obligations
What your LLC owes every year
Year-2+ costs most formation guides omit.
| Obligation | Due date | Fee | Consequence if missed |
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| Business Privilege Tax (BPT) annual return — Form PPT | March 15 each year | $50.00 | Failure to file the annual BPT return (Form PPT) by March 15 results in penalties of 10% of the tax due (minimum $50) and interest. Sustained non-filing can trigger administrative dissolution of the LLC. The $50 minimum BPT is the primary ongoing annual cost for most small Alabama LLCs. |
| Alabama sales and use tax return (if applicable) | Monthly or quarterly — based on ADOR filing frequency assignment | $0.00 | Failure to collect and remit Alabama sales and use tax triggers penalties, interest, and potential personal liability. LLCs with no Alabama taxable sales have no ADOR sales tax filing obligation. |
Provenance
Statute basis & official sources
Last verified 2026-05-07.
Alabama Limited Liability Company Law (Revised Alabama LLC Act 2014), Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.01 et seq.; Alabama Business Privilege Tax Act, Ala. Code § 40-14A-1 et seq.; Alabama Sales and Use Tax Act, Ala. Code § 40-23-1 et seq.; IRS Rev. Rul. 77-137 on single-member LLC tax treatment.
Direct filing portal: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/
If you skip the LLC
- Without an LLC, the business name is not protected in Alabama; another entity can register the same name and force a rebrand. Check availability at https://www.sos.alabama.gov/ and, if available, reserve it for 120 days ($25) while you prepare formation paperwork.
- Sole proprietors lose the flexibility to elect S-corp tax treatment once revenue justifies it, forfeiting significant self-employment tax savings.
- Banks, payment processors, and commercial landlords — especially in Birmingham's healthcare/UAB Medicine ecosystem, Huntsville's defense contracting sector, and Mobile's port-logistics operations — commonly require an EIN and formal business entity for account opening and contract execution.
- Failure to file the Business Privilege Tax return (Form PPT) by March 15 each year results in penalties and interest from the Alabama Department of Revenue. Sustained non-compliance can trigger administrative dissolution.
- Operating in Alabama without completing the county probate court filing step — even after SOS approval — leaves the LLC formation legally incomplete. Alabama requires both the SOS filing and the county probate filing.
- Selling taxable goods in Alabama without registering for a sales and use tax license exposes the LLC to back-tax liability, penalties, and interest from the Alabama DOR.
Formation context
Who should form in Alabama?
- Recommended for
- Alabama residents forming businesses genuinely operating in AL — the dual-filing process is a one-time hurdle; ongoing costs are low ($50/yr BPT minimum); Huntsville aerospace, defense, and tech LLC founders leveraging NASA Marshall, Redstone Arsenal, and the growing Cummings Research Park tech cluster; Birmingham healthcare, UAB Medicine supply chain, and biotech/health-IT LLCs in the Southeast's largest medical ecosystem; Mobile port-logistics, shipbuilding (Austal USA), and supply-chain LLCs leveraging the Alabama State Port Authority's container and bulk cargo operations
- Tax treatment (default)
- Pass-through by default: single-member LLCs are disregarded entities (Schedule C); multi-member LLCs are partnerships (Form 1065). Alabama imposes no franchise tax on LLCs. Members pay Alabama's graduated individual income tax (2%–5%, with 5% applying to most business income given the low top-bracket threshold of $3,000 for single filers) on Alabama-source pass-through income. Annual Business Privilege Tax (BPT): $50/yr minimum. Corporate income tax: 6.5% (for entities electing C-corp treatment).
If you live outside Alabama but form here, you will likely need to register as a foreign LLC in your home state — compounding the dual-filing formation cost with additional home-state fees. Alabama is the right formation choice for businesses with genuine Alabama-nexus operations. The dual-filing requirement at formation is unique to Alabama — budget time and $150–$200 total for both the SOS and county probate filings.
No publication requirement in Alabama — unlike New York or Nebraska, you do not need to publish notice in a newspaper after filing.
FAQ
Common Alabama (Birmingham) LLC formation questions
Why does Alabama require filing with the county probate court?
Alabama's dual-filing requirement is a historical legacy from the state's corporation law, which has been partially carried into the LLC framework. Unlike most states (which centralized all business filings at the Secretary of State), Alabama requires a copy of the Certificate of Formation to be filed with the county probate judge in the county of the LLC's principal place of business. The county probate filing serves as local public notice of the LLC's formation. For Birmingham LLCs, this means the Jefferson County Probate Court (~$50 fee). For Huntsville LLCs: Madison County Probate Court (~$45). For Mobile LLCs: Mobile County Probate Court (~$50). The county probate step must be completed — the LLC formation is not legally finalized until both the SOS filing and the county probate filing are complete.
What is Alabama's Business Privilege Tax (BPT)?
The Alabama Business Privilege Tax (BPT) is an annual tax on the net worth of LLCs and corporations doing business in Alabama, administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue. The minimum BPT is $50/year (reduced from $100 effective 2023 under SB 243 for entities with net worth under $10,000). For entities with higher net worth, the BPT scales: $10 per $1,000 of net worth above the minimum threshold, up to a maximum of $15,000/yr. The annual BPT return (Form PPT) is due March 15 for calendar-year LLCs. The BPT is separate from (and in addition to) any SOS annual report obligation — Alabama does not impose a separate SOS annual report fee for LLCs.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Alabama?
The Certificate of Formation costs $100 to the Alabama Secretary of State plus approximately $45–$50 to the county probate court — total formation cost approximately $150–$200. Ongoing: the Business Privilege Tax minimum is $50/year due March 15. Total first-year state cost: approximately $200–$250 (plus RA service ~$50–$150/yr). Compare: Georgia ($100 form + $50/yr report), Tennessee ($300 form + $300/yr), Florida ($125 form + $138.75/yr), North Carolina ($125 form + $200/yr). Alabama's ongoing cost ($50/yr BPT minimum) is among the lowest in the Southeast — the formation process is the most complex in the region due to the dual-filing requirement.
Does Alabama have an annual report for LLCs?
Alabama does not impose a traditional SOS annual report fee on LLCs. Instead, the primary annual compliance obligation is the Business Privilege Tax (BPT) return (Form PPT) filed with the Alabama Department of Revenue by March 15 each year. The minimum BPT is $50/year. There is no annual SOS filing fee — the county probate court filing at formation is a one-time step, not a recurring annual requirement.
What is Alabama's income tax rate for LLC members?
Alabama has a graduated individual income tax with rates of 2%, 4%, and 5%. The 5% top rate applies to income over $3,000 for single filers and $6,000 for joint filers — one of the lowest top-bracket thresholds in the US, meaning most LLC owners will pay at or near the 5% rate on most of their business income. LLC pass-through income is subject to Alabama's individual income tax for Alabama-resident members. Alabama's corporate income tax rate is 6.5% for entities electing corporate tax treatment. Alabama imposes no franchise tax on LLCs.
Is Alabama good for aerospace, defense, and healthcare LLCs?
Yes — Alabama has three distinct industry-specific LLC ecosystems. Huntsville anchors US aerospace and defense: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal (US Army Missile Command, SOCOM), and hundreds of defense prime and subcontractor LLCs (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman supply chain). Huntsville is also a growing tech hub. Birmingham hosts one of the US Southeast's largest medical complexes (UAB Medicine, Children's of Alabama, Brookwood Baptist Medical) and a growing biotech and health-IT sector. Mobile's port and shipbuilding ecosystem (Alabama State Port Authority — one of the top 10 US ports by tonnage, Austal USA shipbuilding) anchors maritime, logistics, and manufacturing LLC activity.
What are Alabama's sales tax rates, and does my LLC need to collect them?
Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%. Cities, counties, and special districts add local rates for combined rates of 7%–11% in major markets. Birmingham combined rate: approximately 10% (4% state + 4% city + 2% county). Huntsville: approximately 9%. Mobile: approximately 10%. Alabama's combined local rates are among the highest in the Southeast. LLCs selling taxable goods or certain services must register for an Alabama sales and use tax license (free) with the ADOR at myalabamataxes.alabama.gov before the first taxable sale.
Where do I file the county probate court copy for a Birmingham LLC?
For a Birmingham LLC (Jefferson County principal office): file at Jefferson County Probate Court, 716 N. Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203. Fee: approximately $50. Bring a certified copy of the Certificate of Formation (you can obtain a certified copy from the Alabama Secretary of State after SOS approval). Many founders mail the filing to the probate court along with a check — confirm the current process and exact fee by calling the Jefferson County Probate Court before filing. Other cities: Huntsville → Madison County Probate Court; Mobile → Mobile County Probate Court; Montgomery → Montgomery County Probate Court.
Not sure yet?
Should I form an LLC?
Still deciding between an LLC, sole proprietorship, S-Corp, or C-Corp? Our entity-type comparison breaks down formation cost, tax treatment, liability shield, and compliance complexity for all four structures side by side.
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Should you elect S-Corp status for your Alabama LLC?
Once your LLC clears ~$80K in annual net profit, an S-Corp election (IRS Form 2553) typically saves $5,000–$15,000/year in self-employment taxes by splitting owner income into a W-2 salary + tax-free distributions. The election is free — Form 2553 has no IRS filing fee. The key decision factors: your net income level, a defensible reasonable-compensation salary, and the 75-day Form 2553 filing window after LLC formation.
S-Corp election guide — $80K breakeven, Form 2553 deadline & reasonable salary →Is a DBA enough?
DBA vs LLC — do you actually need a full LLC?
Already operating as a sole proprietor, or wondering whether a cheap county DBA filing ($10–$100) is enough instead of forming an LLC? A DBA lets you operate under a trade name — but provides zero liability protection. Our DBA vs LLC comparison breaks down exactly when a DBA is sufficient and when you need a state LLC filing.
DBA vs LLC — cost, liability shield & when to upgrade →Stay in good standing
Annual compliance for Alabama LLCs
Missing your annual report deadline triggers late fees and — if left long enough — administrative dissolution, which voids your LLC's liability shield until reinstated. Know your Alabama deadline, fee, and the consequences of missing it.
Annual report requirements hub — deadlines, fees & administrative dissolution →Also see the LLC annual report requirements hub for state-by-state deadlines, fees, late penalties, and reinstatement rules.
Operating in another state?
Register your Alabama LLC in a second state
If your LLC opens an office, hires employees, or regularly does business in another state, you must foreign-qualify there — or face fines, back taxes, and loss of standing to sue. Our foreign qualification guide covers when you need it, how to file a Certificate of Authority, and what it costs.
Foreign LLC qualification guide — Certificate of Authority & multi-state costs →After you file
Next steps after forming your LLC
Your Articles of Organization are filed — now make your LLC operational. Four actions every new LLC owner needs to take:
Legal resources
Online legal services for LLC owners
Formation gets your LLC into existence; contracts, trademark protection, operating agreement review, and vendor-document review keep it usable. Compare subscription and per-document legal platforms before you rely on a template or pay a local attorney retainer.
LLC legal services comparison — contracts, trademarks, OA review & attorney access →Protect your liability shield
Open a business bank account for your Alabama LLC
Commingling personal and business funds is the #1 way LLC owners lose their liability shield. A separate business account — in your LLC's legal name, with your EIN — is the foundational act of corporate formality. Mercury, Novo, Bluevine, Relay, and Found open same-day with no monthly fees. Compare online banks vs. Chase and Bank of America.
Business bank account guide — Mercury, Novo, Bluevine & what documents to bring →Owner draws & payroll
How to pay yourself from your Alabama LLC
How you pay yourself depends on your LLC's tax classification — not what you call the transfer. A disregarded single-member LLC pays via owner draw with SE tax on all net profit. An S-Corp-elected LLC splits income between a W-2 salary (FICA applies) and tax-free distributions. Getting this wrong triggers IRS audit risk and SE-tax errors.
Pay-yourself guide — owner draws, quarterly taxes & S-Corp salary mechanics →April tax season prep
How your Alabama LLC files taxes
Single-member LLCs file Schedule C with their personal Form 1040 (due April 15). Multi-member LLCs file Form 1065 by March 15. S-Corp-elected LLCs file Form 1120-S by March 15. Know your form, your deadline, and the common deductions — home office, vehicle, retirement contributions, and startup costs — before your first April filing.
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§ B Other states & comparisons
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Disclaimer: Informational only — not legal advice. LLC laws change; verify with a Alabama business attorney or CPA before filing.