Incorporation Resources Directory - Alabama

Alabama

The choice of a business entity is a complex decision that has legal and tax implications for the small business owner.  We highly recommend that you contact your certified public accountant, tax professional and / or an attorney before deciding on your choice of entity.  The material presented here is for information purposes only.

Contact

Secretary of State

Address

State Capitol

600 Dexter Avenue

Suite S-105

Montgomery, AL 36104

Telephone

334-242-7200 

Fax

334-242-4993

Website

http://www.sos.state.al.us/

Business formation in Alabama

In Alabama, the Corporations Division operates as a depository for records of domestic corporate entities and foreign entities that have qualified to transact business in Alabama. The types of entities they serve include For-Profit Corporations, Non-Profit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and Registered Limited Liability Partnerships.  For detailed information on how to conduct business as a Sole Proprietor, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation or Limited Liability Company we recommend that you get in touch with this office. 

In addition to getting valuable information on incorporations and the State Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), you will most likely also be able to obtain the forms and fees required by the State to incorporate or form a business entity; how to file a Doing Business As (DBA) certificate, corporate records and other helpful information on conducting your business in the State.  You can also call the Corporations Division directly at (334) 242-5324.

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