How Much Does an LLC Cost in Alabama?
Every Alabama LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the business privilege tax return and annual report (form ppt), 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 return and annual report (form ppt) is $0 a year, due April 15 for calendar-year LLCs. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $399, which includes the state fee, our flat $199 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
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 Return and Annual Report (Form PPT) | $0 | Yearly, due April 15 for calendar-year LLCs |
| 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 | $199 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $399 | All in |
5% flat personal income tax on AL-resident LLC members. Business Privilege Tax is based on net worth but most small LLCs owe $0 under the full exemption for computed tax of $100 or less.
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.
- Every new LLC should still check whether it must file the initial Business Privilege Tax return, since the filing exemption depends on the computed tax amount, not just LLC status.
- Late filing penalties. Late-filing and late-payment penalties apply when a return is required but not filed on time; check the Alabama Department of Revenue for current amounts.
- Franchise tax. Business Privilege Tax based on net worth, but Alabama fully exempts a taxpayer from filing or paying when the computed tax is $100 or less, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2023 (Act 2022-252), most small LLCs owe $0.
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