State filing requirements for Alabama.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records |
| Link: | https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/contactInformation_input.action |
| Fee: | $236 |
| Processing: | 1-5 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
| https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records |
Charity registration
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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:
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| 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
Sales tax exemption
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Certain types of nonprofit organizations may be statutorily exempt from sales tax exemption. See https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/tax-exempt-entities/ to determine whether your organzation may qualify.
School support organizations (booster clubs, PTOs, etc.) must additionally include a letter from the school along with their application. Login credentials for the My Alabama Taxes (Home) will be mailed upon approval of exemption where additional resources and requirements may be accessed. |
| Link: |
Application for exemption https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/stexa1se.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
My Alabama Taxes (Home) https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/tap/_/ |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
| Not allowed in Alabama |
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