Short answer: File Foreign Entity Registration with the Alabama Secretary of State for $150, and name a Alabama registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Alabama
File Foreign Entity Registration with the Alabama Secretary of State ($150). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Alabama registered agent.
Physical Alabama street address required.
How Alabama compares
Alabama's foreign LLC registration fee is $150. That's the 19th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, right where Alabama sits.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Georgia | $235 | 14 of 47 |
| Mississippi | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| North Carolina | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| South Carolina | $110 | 29 of 47 |
| Tennessee | Varies | Not confirmed |
Alabama fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, None |
| Foreign Entity Registration | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Alabama questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Alabama?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Alabama (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Alabama Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Alabama?
$150 to file Foreign Entity Registration.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Alabama?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Alabama. Physical Alabama street address required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Alabama annual report too?
Check the state requirements for foreign entities.
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.