Short answer: File Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution with the Alabama Secretary of State for $150. No tax clearance required prior to dissolution.
We've pulled these figures from the Alabama Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Alabama
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No tax clearance required prior to dissolution.
- File Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution with the Alabama Secretary of State and pay $150.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Alabama compares
Alabama's dissolution filing fee is $150. That's the 3rd highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Alabama runs $117.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $150 | 3 of 48 |
| Georgia | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Mississippi | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| North Carolina | $30 | 25 of 48 |
| South Carolina | $15 | 35 of 48 |
| Tennessee | $40 | 20 of 48 |
Alabama fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution | $150 |
Dissolving an LLC: Alabama questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Alabama?
File Domestic LLC Articles of Dissolution with the Alabama Secretary of State ($150). No tax clearance required prior to dissolution.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Alabama?
No tax clearance required prior to dissolution.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. None
How much does it cost to dissolve an Alabama LLC?
$150 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dba fee.