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Alabama · Business Privilege Return

File your Alabama business privilege return.

Every Alabama LLC and Corporation must file the Business Privilege Return with the Secretary of State every year. Filing fee: $100 + $100 franchise tax. Due: Mar 15. Miss it and you lose good standing.

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Alabama annual report

What Alabama requires in plain English.

Due Mar 15

Alabama Business Privilege Return comes due Mar 15. Annual cadence. AutoFile triggers at T-14 days so you never miss it.

$100 state fee

Alabama charges $100 for the Business Privilege Return. Plus $100 franchise tax.

Good standing maintained

Filing on time keeps your Alabama entity in good standing: required for bank loans, M&A, RFPs, foreign qual.

Miss it = bad standing

Late filing in Alabama triggers late fees + loss of good standing. Sustained non-filing = administrative dissolution.

Pre-filled from your record

BOS already has your Alabama entity's officers, addresses, RA, and EIN. We pre-fill the Business Privilege Return form, you review, we file.

Receipt to your vault

After Alabama accepts the Business Privilege Return, state-issued receipt + filing number returns to your BOS vault. Audit-trail maintained.

How it works

A clean handoff, in 4 steps.

Verify Alabama status

We pull current Alabama SOS record to confirm entity, RA, last filing.

Pre-fill the Business Privilege Return

Officers, addresses, RA pulled from your BOS vault. You review, approve.

File with Alabama SOS

Submitted electronically with state fee. Alabama typical turnaround 1-7 business days.

Receipt to vault

State acceptance + filing number returned to your BOS vault. Compliance Score updated live.

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$149+ state fee
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  • This year's Business Privilege Return prepared and filed for Alabama
  • State-stamped receipt delivered to your inbox
  • Plain-English review before submission
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  • Business Privilege Return filed every year, automatically for Alabama
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FAQ

Common questions.

What is the Alabama annual report?

It is the periodic filing that keeps your entity's information current with Alabama and your status active. States call it different things: an Annual Report, Statement of Information, Public Information Report, or Annual Registration, and it usually confirms your address, registered agent, and management. It is not a tax return; it is a compliance filing. We prepare and file the correct Alabama version on time.

When is the Alabama annual report due?

Alabama sets its own schedule, and it varies: some states tie it to your formation anniversary, others to a fixed calendar date, and some run on a two-year cycle. Missing it is easy because the date is not intuitive. We track your specific Alabama deadline and can file automatically, backed by a compliance calendar, so it never sneaks up on you.

How much does Alabama charge for the annual report?

Alabama sets the fee, and it ranges widely by state and entity type, from nothing in a few states to a substantial amount in others, sometimes based on revenue or shares. Because the figure changes over time, we show the current Alabama amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page rather than quoted here where it could go stale.

What happens if I miss the Alabama deadline?

Alabama typically adds a late penalty, and continued failure moves your entity out of good standing and can lead to administrative dissolution. Losing good standing can block loans, contracts, and certificates until you fix it. Catching it early is far cheaper than a later reinstatement, so we monitor the date and file before a miss can spiral into a bigger problem.

Do I need to file the Alabama report in person?

No. Alabama accepts these filings electronically, and you almost never need to appear anywhere. We file yours online and return the confirmation to your vault. If Alabama requires a wet signature or a mailed form for a specific entity type, we handle that too, but for most filers the Alabama annual report is fully electronic and quick.

What if my entity information has changed?

The annual report is often exactly where you update a new address, a change in members or managers, or your registered agent, so Alabama has current records. If the change is significant, Alabama may also need a separate amendment. We review what changed and make sure the Alabama report and any agent change together reflect your current setup rather than leaving a stale record.

Does Alabama treat LLCs and corporations differently?

Often yes. Alabama may use different forms, fees, schedules, or information requirements for LLCs versus corporations, and corporations sometimes owe more detail. Filing the wrong version or missing corp-specific fields causes rejections and delay. We file the correct Alabama form for your exact entity type so it is accepted the first time instead of bouncing back.

Can I file my own Alabama annual report?

Yes, you can always file directly with Alabama; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the single most common cause of losing good standing, tracked on your compliance calendar, not a requirement.

Is foreign qualification different for the annual report?

Yes. If you are registered to do business in Alabama as a foreign entity, you still file Alabama's annual report for foreign entities, on top of the one in your home state. Each state where you are registered expects its own. We track every state you operate in so no jurisdiction's report is missed and no registration quietly lapses.

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