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Simply add the product you need to your shopping cart and then check it out to start your Alabama company formation process.
We guide you through setting up your company in Alabama, choosing the right business structure, preparing all required documents, and ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
For online filings with all documentation in order, your company can be incorporated in as little as 24 hours. Paper filings typically take 2 to 4 weeks.
From initial consultation through to full registration and post-incorporation setup (tax registrations, bank account opening, permits), we handle the key steps so your company is legally established and ready to operate in Alabama.

Our company formation package provides you with all you need to
incorporate and run a company in Alabama, USA.

Business Structure Requirements
The most common business structure in Alabama is the Limited Liability Company (LLC), though Corporations (Inc.) and S-Corporations are also popular. An LLC requires at least one member (individual or entity) and one registered agent with a physical address in Alabama. Foreign owners are allowed, and there are no residency or nationality restrictions. All companies must register with the Alabama Secretary of State before operating.
Capital Setup
There is no minimum capital requirement to form an LLC or corporation in Alabama. Members or shareholders may contribute cash, property, or services in exchange for ownership interest. Ownership structure is defined in an Operating Agreement (for LLCs) or Bylaws (for corporations).
Taxes
Alabama imposes a corporate income tax rate of 6.5% on net income, plus a business privilege tax based on the company’s net worth (typically ranging from $0.25 to $1.75 per $1,000 of net worth, with a $100 minimum). LLCs are usually treated as pass-through entities, meaning profits are taxed at the member level. The state sales tax rate is 4%, though local rates can raise the combined rate to around 8–10%. Alabama also offers property tax abatements, investment credits, and job creation incentives for qualifying businesses.
Ongoing Obligations
Alabama businesses must file an annual report and business privilege tax return with the Department of Revenue. Companies must maintain accounting records, renew business licenses annually, and comply with federal and state employment laws. LLCs should keep an updated Operating Agreement and record ownership changes. Corporations must hold annual meetings and maintain minutes. Depending on activity, businesses may need to file sales tax or withholding tax returns periodically.
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Simply add the product you need to your shopping cart and then check it out to start your Alabama company formation process.
We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly set up your new company in Alabama, USA.
Let us do the work to set up your Alabama company. This will include a really quick and easy identity check where you’ll need your ID or passport to hand.
Once your company has been formed, you can officially start doing business in Alabama, USA!
Is it worth it to register a company in the USA if I don’t live there?
Companies owned by non-resident foreign nationals are given the same rights and treatment as companies owned by US nationals and residents. You will have access to all the same benefits and incentives as local companies.
Should I register an LLC or a corporation?
It is recommended that UK owners register a corporation, not an LLC. A USA corporation offers limits of liability to its shareholders, equal to the shareholder’s initial contribution, much as the UK Limited company structure does. The LLC also offers limited liability but is not recommended due to legal, tax, and cost reasons.
What is the initial share capital required to form a corporation in the USA?
Most states do not require any minimum share capital, and the ones that do, normally require a minimal amount
How many shareholders of a corporation must be residents or nationals of the USA?
None. A US corporation and its shares can be entirely owned by foreign nationals who are also non-resident
How many minimum shareholders does a USA corporation require?
US corporations can be established with only a single shareholder.