Alabama
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Start an LLC in Alabama from anywhere in the world.
A Alabama LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Alabama and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$208
Processing
1–2 weeks
Each year
Business privilege tax return, min. $50
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Alabama
- Registered agent with a Alabama street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: business privilege tax return, min. $50.
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What happens with your Alabama LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Alabama, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–2 weeks.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Alabama LLC from abroad
Who can form a Alabama LLC
Anyone. Alabama does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Alabama, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Alabama LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Certificate of Formation. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–2 weeks after that. The state filing fee is $208, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Alabama asks for: Business privilege tax return, min. $50. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Alabama
Alabama has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Alabama often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Alabama FAQ
Questions about a Alabama LLC
How much does a Alabama LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$293 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $208 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Alabama?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Alabama typically takes 1–2 weeks to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Alabama LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Alabama, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Alabama LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Alabama require every year?
Business privilege tax return, min. $50. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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