Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
April 15
Fee
$50
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS for current penalties
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.alabama.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required LLC Information
Collect your LLC's Alabama filing number, registered agent information, principal office address, and details about members or managers.
2
Access the Alabama Secretary of State Portal
Visit https://www.sos.alabama.gov and navigate to the business services section to find the annual report filing system.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out all required fields including LLC name, registered agent address, principal place of business, and member/manager information.
4
Pay the $50 Filing Fee
Submit payment online via credit card or prepare a check if filing by mail. The annual report fee is $50 for Alabama LLCs.
5
Submit and Confirm Filing
Review all information for accuracy, submit the report, and save your confirmation receipt for your records.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Alabama Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Alabama LLC annual report late, the Alabama Secretary of State will assess a penalty of $100 for reports filed after the June 1st deadline. Your LLC's active status becomes jeopardized after 60 days of non-filing, and the state may move toward administrative dissolution, which terminates your legal right to conduct business in Alabama. This dissolution removes your liability protection and makes you personally responsible for company debts. Additionally, you cannot legally operate, sign contracts, or access Alabama courts while dissolved. Filing the late report with the $100 penalty typically reinstates your LLC within 5–10 business days if submitted before formal dissolution occurs. Contact the Alabama Secretary of State's Corporate Section at (334) 242-5324 immediately to verify your current filing status and submit the overdue Form LLC-1 along with the late penalty to restore your company's good standing before administrative dissolution becomes final.
You can file your Alabama LLC annual report exclusively through the Alabama Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.alabama.gov using their online filing system. Alabama does not accept paper filings for annual reports. The filing fee is $150, due by the first day of the fourth month following your LLC's fiscal year-end. You'll need your LLC's EIN and current business information. Online filing typically processes within 1–3 business days and provides immediate email confirmation, which protects you from late penalties. Missing the deadline triggers a $25 monthly penalty plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, making timely electronic filing critical for maintaining your business's legal standing. Visit the Secretary of State website, log into your business account, navigate to the Annual Report section, and submit payment via credit card to complete the process immediately.
The Alabama LLC annual report filing fee is $50, payable annually to the Alabama Secretary of State. This fee applies to all domestic and foreign LLCs registered in Alabama and must accompany Form LLC-12, the official annual report document. The $50 fee is non-refundable, even if your LLC becomes inactive or dissolves mid-year. As an LLC owner, this means budgeting $50 annually as a fixed compliance cost separate from any state business license fees your industry may require. Payment must be submitted with your Form LLC-12 by the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed—missing this deadline triggers a $100 late penalty plus potential administrative dissolution. To avoid penalties and maintain your LLC's active status, submit your completed Form LLC-12 with the $50 fee to the Alabama Secretary of State's office before your due date. You can file online through the Secretary of State's website or mail the form with payment to ensure timely processing.
Alabama LLC annual reports are due by April 15 each year, regardless of your LLC's formation date or fiscal year end. You must file Form LLC-1065 (Annual Report) with the Alabama Secretary of State's Business Services Division. The filing fee is $150, payable by check, money order, or credit card when submitting your report. Missing the April 15 deadline triggers a $100 late fee, plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC if the report remains unfiled 60 days past the deadline. This means your LLC loses its legal standing and liability protection, even if you continue operating. To maintain active status and protect your personal assets, submit your completed Form LLC-1065 and $150 fee to the Secretary of State's office no later than April 15, 2026. File online through the Alabama Business Portal or mail documentation to ensure timely receipt.
No, Alabama does not provide exemptions from filing annual reports for active LLCs. All operating limited liability companies registered with the Alabama Secretary of State must submit Form LLC-10, the Annual Report of Limited Liability Company, by the deadline each year.
The only entities excused from filing are LLCs that have been officially dissolved or administratively withdrawn from the state. If your LLC's administrative status is inactive or revoked, you're not required to file; however, this creates serious consequences—your LLC loses legal protection and cannot conduct business.
For Alabama LLCs, failing to file results in administrative dissolution after 60 days of non-compliance, exposing you to personal liability and preventing contract enforcement. The annual report filing fee is $150, due by the anniversary of your LLC's formation date.
To confirm your filing obligation, contact the Alabama Secretary of State's Business Services Division at (334) 242-5324 or check your LLC's current status on their online business entity search tool immediately.
