State filing requirements for Alabama.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Sections
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/contactInformation_input.action
Additional info
 
Fee: $236
Processing: 1-5 business days (estimate)
Signatures: Original signature required
Corporate annual report
Not required for Alabama.
Business entity search
 
https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records
Charity registration
Notes
 
Before soliciting funds in Alabama, charitable organizations must register with the Attorney General. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $25000 may apply for exemption from charity fundraising registration and annual renewals.
Filing exemption available!
 
Rule: Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser.
Link: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION EXEMPTION
https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/Initialapplication/AGO_ExemptCharity.aspx
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION STATEMENT
https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/Initialapplication/AGO_Charity.aspx
Due: Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing)
Fee: $25.00
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • A list of the names, addresses, and, phone numbers of all board members
  • A copy of a statement setting forth the place where and the date when the applicant was legally established, the business structure of the applicant, and the tax-exempt status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RENEWAL STATEMENT
https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/UserRegistrations/Business_Login.aspx
Due: Within 90 days following the end of your fiscal year (unless exempt from filing)
Fee: $25.00
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption
Not required for Alabama.
 
Notes
 
Charitable and nonprofit organizations and institutions, per se, have no special exemption from the sales and use taxes.
Tax department
Not required for Alabama.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Notes
 
Not allowed in Alabama
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