Alabama Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Alabama costs $200 to file, with no recurring state report fee after that. Incorporating costs $200 up front and about $10 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportAlabama repealed the minimum Business Privilege Tax — LLCs owing $100 or less no longer file or pay$0.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)Plus a mandatory $25–$28 name reservation before filing$200.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Alabama also requires county probate-judge filing fees in some cases — check your county.
What determines business cost in Alabama?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($200 LLC / $200 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Alabama?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $200. Plus a mandatory $25–$28 name reservation before filing That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Alabama?
Nothing in recurring state fees — Alabama alabama repealed the minimum Business Privilege Tax — LLCs owing $100 or less no longer file or pay. You'll still owe applicable taxes on income.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Alabama?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $200 (Plus $25–$28 name reservation), then about $10 per year in report fees.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.