AL · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Alabama.
Alabama's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
Alabama formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $200
- Corp filing fee
- $200
- Annual / franchise
- $0 (no annual report for most LLCs)
- Annual report due
- N/A for many LLCs; corporations file annually
- State income tax
- 4% to 5% corporate; personal graduated
- Typical processing
- 1–2 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in Alabama
Alabama supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.
State income tax posture here: 4% to 5% corporate; personal graduated. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.
If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Alabama, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Alabama
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
- 7State and local business licenses
- 8First-year compliance calendar
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in Alabama
- Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Alabama. Typical timing: N/A for many LLCs; corporations file annually. Typical fee context: $0 (no annual report for most LLCs).
- Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Alabama at all times.
- Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.
State-specific notes
- Fees, due dates, and portals in Alabama change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
- Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.
Tax snapshot
Alabama tax at a glance
4% to 5% corporate; personal graduated
FAQ
Alabama formation questions
Ready to form in Alabama?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.