How to Form a LLC Business in Alabama
Limited liability companies are popular because owners have limited personal liability for the debts and actions of the LLC. Other features of LLCs make them good for partnerships, providing management flexibility and the benefit of pass-through taxation. To create a LLC in Alabama, you will file paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State and with the state Department of Revenue.
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Choose a name for your limited liability. It must include the words "Limited Liability company," or an abbreviation such as "LLC," or "L.L.C."
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File the original of your limited liability company's Article of Organization with the Probate Judge in the county where your company's registered office is located. The Judge Probate will then forward the filing fee and the copy of your Articles of Organization to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's fee is $40, and the minimum fee for the Judge Probate is $35. Check with your county's Judge Probate for local fee information.
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Complete the State of Alabama Domestic Limited Liability Company Articles Of Organization Guidelines form, available on the Alabama Secretary of State's website. This form asks for the name and address of the company's registered agent, the company name, the purpose for which it was organized and the names and addresses of the company organizer and any other members. The names and addresses of any initial managers of the company must also be included on this form. The form must be signed by the business' organizer or a member.
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A list of registered agents is available for download on the Business Entities Downloads form on the Alabama Secretary of State website.
Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue's website to find out information about registering your business to pay state taxes applicable to your type of business.
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