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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

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
  • Annual report
    Alabama repealed the minimum Business Privilege Tax — LLCs owing $100 or less no longer file or pay
    $0.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    Plus a mandatory $25–$28 name reservation before filing
    $200.00
One-time total: $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Nothing in recurring state fees — Alabama alabama repealed the minimum Business Privilege Tax — LLCs owing $100 or less no longer file or pay.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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Official Alabama resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.