LLC Annual Report in Alabama
When a Alabama LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: The Secretary of State's fee schedule lists a $10.00 annual report (collected by the Department of Revenue) only for corporations; it does not list an annual report for LLCs. Alabama Secretary of State Fee Schedule; Alabama Department of Revenue, 2026 Form PPT Instructions (Act 2017-363)
| Annual report | The Secretary of State's fee schedule lists a $10.00 annual report (collected by the Department of Revenue) only for corporations; it does not list an annual report for LLCs. Instead, LLCs doing business in Alabama file the Business Privilege Tax return with the Alabama Department of Revenue (see state taxes). For pass-through entities, that return's due date matches the due date of the entity's federal income tax return, and the tax is due by the original due date. |
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| Registered agent | The Certificate of Formation must name one registered agent and a registered office with a street address in Alabama (no P.O. boxes). An entity changes its registered agent or registered office by filing a Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office by Entity statement; the processing fee is $100.00. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Alabama?
The Secretary of State's fee schedule lists a $10.00 annual report (collected by the Department of Revenue) only for corporations; it does not list an annual report for LLCs. Instead, LLCs doing business in Alabama file the Business Privilege Tax return with the Alabama Department of Revenue (see state taxes). For pass-through entities, that return's due date matches the due date of the entity's federal income tax return, and the tax is due by the original due date.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Alabama?
The Certificate of Formation must name one registered agent and a registered office with a street address in Alabama (no P.O. boxes). An entity changes its registered agent or registered office by filing a Change of Registered Agent or Registered Office by Entity statement; the processing fee is $100.00.
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