2026 Alabama fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Alabama?
Every Alabama LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the business privilege tax + annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Alabama costs $200 in one-time state filing fees. The business privilege tax + annual report is $100 a year, due April 15. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $449, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$200
Business Privilege Tax + Annual Report
$100/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Alabama LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $200 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$100 | One time, 3 business days |
| Business Privilege Tax + Annual Report | $100 | Yearly, due April 15 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $449 | All in |
5% flat personal income tax on AL-resident LLC members. Business Privilege Tax of $50 minimum ($100 first year).
What founders in Alabama overpay for
- Alabama requires filing with the Probate Judge in the county of formation IN ADDITION to the Secretary of State — a two-step process unique to Alabama.
- Business Privilege Tax must be filed even by LLCs with zero income; missing it triggers penalties.
- Late filing penalties. $100 + 10% tax penalty
- Franchise tax. Business Privilege Tax: $100 minimum, based on net worth. LLCs pay $50 minimum after 2024 reform.
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Start your Alabama LLC for $449
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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