How to form an LLC in Alabama for $0 service fee.
Alabama state filing fee is $200. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Alabama Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Alabama Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Alabama.
Right-to-work state with aggressive economic development incentives, particularly for manufacturing. Lower cost of living than national average. State income tax 2-5%.
Where Alabama businesses are based.
You can form your Alabaman LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Alabama formation rules at a glance.
- $200 filing fee, Business Privilege Tax (minimum $50), plus annual report
- Processing: 1 to 3 business days ($100 expedited)
- Filed with the Alabama Secretary of State in Montgomery
- Top industries: Automotive manufacturing, Aerospace & defense, Steel & iron
Our take Form here if you operate in Alabama. Strong incentives for manufacturing and aerospace. Annual Business Privilege Tax is the main ongoing cost above peers.
Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Montgomery. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: Business Privilege Tax (minimum $50), plus annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Alabama, in four steps.
Alabama vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Alabama compares.
Alabama business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Alabama-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Alabama-specific LLC questions.
What is Alabama Business Privilege Tax?
Does Alabama have state income tax?
Why are so many automakers in Alabama?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Alabama?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Alabama?
Do I need to live in Alabama to form an LLC there?
What is an Alabama Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Alabaman LLC?
Start your Alabaman LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Alabama Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Alabama Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Alabama.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.