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Alabama LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

Alabama LLC cost over 3 years
$200.00
$200.00to form
$0.00state fees a year
$0total $200.00
  • Filing fee
Alabama filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$200.00
Business privilege tax × 2 · a free annual filing (business privilege tax)$0.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$200.00

LLCs owe Alabama business privilege tax (min. $50) to the Dept. of Revenue, but for tax years after 2023 tax of $100 or less is fully exempt and no return is required, so a small LLC typically pays $0; a name reservation ($25 paper / $28 online) is required before formation.

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How the Alabama LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Alabama? $200 to file with the state, then no business privilege tax for most small LLCs. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $200 in state fees and three years cost $200. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $200

    Alabama charges $200 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: the business privilege tax

    Most small LLCs owe no business privilege tax. Check the yearly filing rules on the official site, because a missed filing can still bring penalties.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Alabama. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    LLCs owe Alabama business privilege tax (min. $50) to the Dept. of Revenue, but for tax years after 2023 tax of $100 or less is fully exempt and no return is required, so a small LLC typically pays $0; a name reservation ($25 paper / $28 online) is required before formation.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Alabama LLC with no paid registered agent costs $200 in state fees: the $200 filing fee.

Alabama LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Alabama?

$200 to form, then no business privilege tax for most small LLCs. With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $200 in state fees and three years cost $200. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Alabama LLC filing fee?

$200 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Alabama site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does Alabama charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Most small LLCs owe no business privilege tax. LLCs owe Alabama business privilege tax (min. $50) to the Dept. of Revenue, but for tax years after 2023 tax of $100 or less is fully exempt and no return is required, so a small LLC typically pays $0; a name reservation ($25 paper / $28 online) is required before formation.

How much does a Alabama LLC cost per year?

Alabama charges no recurring state fee to most small LLCs, so the yearly cost is a registered agent if you pay one, plus any local licenses.

How does Alabama compare with other states?

Alabama's filing fee is $200. 45 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 1 other charges the same $200. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Alabama official source 1 · Alabama official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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