Alabama LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Alabama in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Alabama LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Articles) | $200 | cite |
| Annual Business Privilege Tax (minimum) | $100 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| 24-hour expedite service | $100 | cite |
| Year-1 Total (standard filing) | $425 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Alabama LLCs must file an annual Business Privilege Tax Return and pay the minimum $100 tax between January 1 and April 15 each year, with additional tax owed if gross receipts exceed $100,000.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.alabama.gov/business-entities/limited-liability-companies
- https://revenue.alabama.gov/business-privilege-tax/
- https://www.sos.alabama.gov/business-entities/fees
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