LLC Formation Cost Calculator by State
Select a US state to estimate formation fees, optional registered agent costs, and recurring state charges over 1, 3, or 5 years. All base fees are drawn from official state sources and marked with verification dates.
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Only states with verified official source data are shown.
Estimated 1-year cost — Alabama
Source verified$200
State filing fees + selected options (excludes legal, accounting, and local licenses)
- Formation / filing fee
- $200.00
- Recurring / franchise fees (1 yr)
- $0.00
This state has no annual report fee or franchise tax in our dataset for the selected period. That is why 1-, 3-, and 5-year totals can match when optional extras are off (formation fee only). Always confirm on the official state site before filing.
- • No annual report fee required for this state (or not included in this estimate).
Official source
Fees for Alabama are linked to: Alabama Secretary of State. Last verified: 2026-10-15. Always confirm current amounts on the state website before filing.
This calculator is for educational estimation only. It does not include federal taxes, income taxes, local business licenses, publication costs (where required), attorney or accountant fees, or optional services. Not legal or tax advice.
What this calculator includes
- State formation / Articles of Organization (or equivalent) filing fee
- Required registered agent designation fee when it is part of the official filing total (e.g. Florida)
- Annual or biennial report fees and minimum franchise / entity taxes where they apply
- Optional commercial registered agent, name reservation, and expedited processing (user-entered)
What it does not include
- Federal income tax or self-employment tax
- State income tax on business profits
- Local business licenses or permits
- Newspaper publication costs (where required)
- Attorney, accountant, or registered agent service markups beyond the amount you enter
Always verify the current fee schedule on the official state website before you file. Fees change.