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Alabama Company Registration

Alabama LLC Formation

Alabama Corporation Formation

Alabama is a state in the Southeast of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the North, Georgia to the East, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the South, and Mississippi to the West. Alabama has a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways. The area of Alabama is 52,419.2 square miles (135,765 km²), it is the 30th largest state in the US.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the 2019 total gross state product (GSP) was $202.94 billion, or $41,389 per capita. Alabama's 2019 GSP increased 2.3% from the previous year.

The state of Alabama has invested in manufacturing, business services, aerospace, education, health care, banking, retail trade, automotive, chemicals and various heavy industries, including mineral extraction, steel production and fabrication. In contrast to the primarily agricultural economy of the previous century, this was only about 1% of the state's gross domestic product.

Benefits of starting a business in Alabama, USA

Benefits of starting a business in Alabama, USA

  • Alabama Enterprise Zone Program
  • Tax credits
  • Sales and Use Tax Abatement
  • High quality Workforce
  • Business-friendly policies

Alabama LLC Formation and Alabama Corporation Formation

  Limited Liability Company (LLC) Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp)
Corporate Tax Rate

The Corporate Tax Rate in Alabama is 6.5%.

Company Name

A corporate name must contain the words “limited liability company”, “L.L.C”, or “LLC”. The corporate name may not contain a word or phrase that indicates or implies that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than the purpose contained in its articles of incorporation. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the record.

A corporate name must contain the words like “Corporation”, “Incorporated”, “Company”, or “Limited”; or abbreviations of these words like Corp., Inc., Co., or Ltd. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the record.

Board of Directors

An LLC must have at least one manager and one member. The manager(s)/member(s) can be of any nationality.

A corporation must have at least one shareholder and one director. The shareholder(s)/director(s) can be of any nationality.

Other requirement

Annual Report: The corporation must file an Annual Report in Alabama. The due date for Alabama LLC is by April 15 every year.

Registered Agent: An Alabama registered agent is a person or a business entity that has a physical street address in Alabama, its duty is to accept/forward mail, official documents on behalf of your LLC. An Alabama registered agent must keep regular office hours.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): A Tax ID also known as an Employer ID Number (EIN) is a unique nine digit number that identifies your business or entity with the IRS for tax purposes.

Annual Report: The corporation must file an Annual Report in Alabama. The due date for Alabama corporation is by April 15 every year.

Stock: The information about authorized shares and the number of shares or par value will be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Registered Agent: The Alabama registered agent is responsible for accepting legal notices on your behalf. Alabama registered agents must have a real physical location in Alabama and be present at that address during normal business hours.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is required for corporations that have employees. Furthermore, most banks will require an EIN if the business owner wants to open a business bank account.

How to start a business in Alabama, USA

How to start a business in Alabama, USA - Preparation

1. Preparation

Select basic Resident/Founder nationality information and other additional services that you want (if any).

How to start a business in Alabama, USA - Filling

2. Filling

Register or log in and fill in the company names and director/ shareholder(s) and fill in the billing address and special request (if any).

How to start a business in Alabama, USA - Payment

3. Payment

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Wire Transfer).

How to start a business in Alabama, USA - Delivery

4. Delivery

You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in Alabama is ready to do business. You can bring the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of Banking support services.

How much does it cost to get an LLC in Alabama, USA?

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Alabama Company Registration with the main characteristics

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (6.5%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 1 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (6.5%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 1 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 500.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 500.00

Scope of Services

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Alabama Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Certificate of Incorporation Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Alabama company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 400, including

  • Government Filling cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 300

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Alabama Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Certificate of Incorporation Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Alabama company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 500, including

  • Government Filling cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 400

Download forms - Alabama Company Registration

1. Application Formation Form

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Application for Limited Company
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Application form for Limited Company processing

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Application Formation Form LLP LLC
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2. Business Plan Form

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Business Plan Form
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Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

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3. Rate card

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Alabama (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Alabama (C-Corp or S-Corp)

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Alabama LLC Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Alabama LLC

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4. Company Profile

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Company Profile
PDF | 3.31 MB | Updated time: 30 Sep, 2024, 12:46 (UTC+08:00)

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