Short answer: $208 to file, about $236 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. $208 online formation plus $28 mandatory name reservation
We've pulled these figures from the Alabama Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$236
$208 online formation plus $28 mandatory name reservation
Each year after
$0
Provided LLC falls under $100 Business Privilege Tax exemption threshold
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $208 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $247 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $208 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $407 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Alabama compares
Alabama's LLC filing fee is $208. That's the 6th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Alabama runs $104 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $208 | 6 of 51 |
| Georgia | $110 | 24 of 51 |
| Mississippi | $53 | 42 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $128 | 19 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| Tennessee | $300 | 3 of 51 |
Alabama fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $208 | $200 by mail or $208 online ($100 county, $100 state, $8 portal fee) |
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Name reservation (optional) | $28 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $100 | |
| Amendment | $100 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $28 | |
| Foreign Entity Registration | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution | $150 | |
| DBA / assumed name | UNCONFIRMED | county |
LLC cost and fees: Alabama questions
What is the Alabama LLC filing fee?
$208 for Certificate of Formation. $200 by mail or $208 online ($100 county, $100 state, $8 portal fee)
How much does an Alabama LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. Provided LLC falls under $100 Business Privilege Tax exemption threshold
Is it cheaper to file an Alabama LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Alabama?
No separate expedited option listed for entity formation
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dba fee.