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Alabama business license (2026)

State business license or registration. The Alabama Department of Revenue says: “A privilege license is a license requirement of every person, firm, company or corporation engaged in any business, vocation, occupation or profession described in Title 40, Chapter 12”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Alabama at a glance

State rule
State business license or registration
Next step
Apply through the agency named above before you operate.
Forming an LLC
$236 with the Alabama Secretary of State
Best overall in Alabama

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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Alabama require a business license?

State business license or registration. The Alabama Department of Revenue says: “A privilege license is a license requirement of every person, firm, company or corporation engaged in any business, vocation, occupation or profession described in Title 40, Chapter 12”

Who do I contact in Alabama?

Alabama Department of Revenue (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Alabama Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Alabama LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Alabama Secretary of State, which charges $236. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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