Alabama Business License

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General Business License Requirements for Alabama.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Alabama.

Alabama General Business Licenses

Alabama Business Privilege License

Agency:Alabama Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Section
Law:

Alabama Code § 40-12-2

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

Licenses are required by the state but issued at the county level. Contact the relevant county probate judge's office for more information.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

In person or mail.

Agency Fee:

Varies by county.

Notes:

The application process for state business privilege licenses is handled at the county level and therefore varies from county to county.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

In person or mail.

Agency Fee:

Varies by county.

Due:

Licenses expire on September 30 of each year and must be renewed annually by October 31.

Notes:

The renewal process for state business privilege licenses is handled at the county level and therefore varies from county to county.

Local General Business Licenses

Alexander City Non-Storefront Business License

Agency:Alexander City License and Tax Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Non-Storefront Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$12

Registration Renewal

Form:

Use the License Schedules document to find the appropriate code for your business and then fill out the relevant Renewal Schedule to renew.

Filing Method:

Mail or email to scotty.price@alexandercityal.gov

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + license fee based on business type or gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by February 15.

Alexander City Storefront Business License

Agency:Alexander City License and Tax Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Storefront Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$12

Registration Renewal

Form:

Use the License Schedules document to find the appropriate code for your business and then fill out the relevant Renewal Schedule to renew.

Filing Method:

Mail or email to scotty.price@alexandercityal.gov

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + license fee based on business type or gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by February 15.

Andalusia Business License

Agency:City of Andalusia Business License Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by business type. See City of Andalusia Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Varies by business type. See City of Andalusia Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Attalla Business License

Agency:City of Attalla Building & Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on gross receipts. See the Attalla Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on gross receipts. See the Attalla Business License Fee Schedule for details.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Auburn Business License

Agency:City of Auburn Finance Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Registration Form

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $105. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $55.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by February 15.

Birmingham Business License

Agency:City of Birmingham Finance Department - Tax and License Administration Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on business type; once application is submitted, an invoice will be sent with the fee amount.

Registration Renewal

Form:

A renewal form will be mailed in mid December to the address on file.

Agency Fee:

A renewal form will be mailed in mid December with instructions on how to calculate fee.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Notarize:Required

City of Alabaster Business License

Agency:City of Alabaster Dept C1 (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Email revenue@cityofalabaster.com

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Email revenue@cityofalabaster.com

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. 

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

City of Anniston Business License

Agency:City of Anniston Finance Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by gross receipts and services offered. See the fee schedule at the bottom of the application for details.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Arab Business License

Agency:City of Arab City Clerk's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal forms are mailed out no later than December 31.

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

License fees are charged based on the type of business being licensed. While some fees are charged on a flat rate, most fees are figured on a sliding scale based on the previous year’s revenue for the subject business

Due:
  • Annually by February 1. 
  • Insurance company applications are due on March 1.
Penalties:

Fee payment includes 15% delinquent penalty. Penalty percentages increase for each month a license is delinquent.

City of Ashford Business License

Agency:City of Ashford City Clerk's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Email cityclerk@cityofashford.com

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

City of Athens Business License

Agency:City of Athens City Clerk’s Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Contractors must provide Certificate of Liability Insurance with the ‘City of Athens’ listed as certificate holder

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts

Required Attachments:
  • Contractors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance with the "City of Athens" as the holder

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts

Due:

Annually by June 30.

City of Atmore Business License

Agency:City of Atmore (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Due:

Annually by December 31

City of Bessemer Business License

Agency:City of Bessemer (AL)
Law:

Bessemer Municipal Ordinances

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100 license fee + $12 issuance fee

Every person who commences business on or after July 1, shall be subject to and shall pay one-half the annual license for such business for that calendar year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100 license fee + $12 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

City of Clayton Business License

Agency:City of Clayton Finance Department - Business Services (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross receipts 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts 

Due:

Annually by June 30

City of Cullman Business License

Agency:City of Cullman (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $112. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $62.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

City of Dadeville Business License

Agency:City of Dadeville (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$10

Due:

Annually by February 15. 

City of Dothan Business License

Agency:City of Dothan Business Services Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on the business services provided.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on the business services provided.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Enterprise Business License

Agency:City of Enterprise Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Ownership Requirements:
  • Prior to applying for a business license, you should have the following information and/or items:
    • Business Structure – Is the business going to be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability corporation (LLC), corporation or another form of business? For information regarding forming an LLC or corporation, please visit the Alabama Secretary of State website.
    • Tax Identifying Number (TIN) – A tax identifying number is required for all business licenses. A tax identifying number may be the Social Security Number of the owner of the business or the entity’s FEIN. To learn more about obtaining a FEIN, please visit the IRS website for more information.
    • Business Activity. – What is the type of business being conducted in Enterprise? This information will be used to determine the classification and the business license fee.
    • Location – Per the business license ordinance, business licenses are location specific. If the business is located within the city limits, whether a commercial location or residential (home-based) business, clearance from the Engineering Department must be obtained. If the location is commercial, a business walk-through inspection must be completed and final approval must be granted by the Engineering Dept. If the business is based within your home, a home occupation permit must be issued by the Engineering Department. Please contact the Engineering Dept. at (334) 348-2673 or visit their webpage here. Please note: clearance from the Engineering Dept. is not needed for businesses located outside of the city limits.
    • Certification – Does the business activity require a state board certification or permit from a state agency or regulatory board? View the Alabama Department of Revenue website for list of boards/agencies with regulatory requirements in Alabama. If required, the certification or permit must be obtained prior to a City of Enterprise Business license be issued.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Complete the appropriate business license application packet and submit it to the Revenue/Business License Dept. for review. Please locate the appropriate application packet in the Business License Related Forms page.

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business license type.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License forms page

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determinedby business license type. 

Due:

Annually by January 1. 

City of Eufaula Business License

Agency:City of Eufala Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal) 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Evergreen Business License

Agency:City of Evergreen (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Email

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal will be mailed.

Due:

Annually by January 1st.

City of Fairhope Business License

Agency:City of Fairhope (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Applicaiton (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

Fees detemined by gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

City of Fayette Business License

Agency:City of Fayette (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or fax. 

Agency Fee:

Before July 1 : $100 annual fee + $10.00 issuance fee

On or after July 1 : $50 (1/2 of annual fee) + $10.00 issuance fee

 

Law:

City of Fayette Municipal Code

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or fax. 

Agency Fee:

$100 annual fee + $10 issuance fee. 

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Law:

City of Fayette Municiapal Code

City of Florence Business License

Agency:City of Florence City Clerk's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Contact Chris Faust, Office of the City Clerk, License Inspector, at 256-760-6681 or cfaust@florenceal.org

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Foley Business License

Agency:City of Foley Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail. 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by estimated gross reciepts for calender year (or remaining) + $12 issuance fee. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail. 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts from the previous year + $12 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31.

City of Fultondale Business License

Agency:City of Fultondale (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determind by previous year's gross reciepts. 

Due:

Annually by Decmeber 31. 

City of Glencoe Business License

Agency:City of Glencoe Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

Copy of state certification. 

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$112 + fee determined by estimated gross revenue

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$112 + fee determined by gross revenue

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

City of Gulf Shores Business License

Agency:City of Gulf Shores (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by estimated gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by estimated gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Headland Business License

Agency:City of Headland (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Form:

On or before December 31 of each year, a renewal reminder shall be mailed.

Filing Method:

Mail or Email

Agency Fee:

Fees are determined by business type.

Due:

Annually on or before the 31st day of January each year.

City of Heflin Business License

Agency:City of Heflin City Hall (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or email cityhall@cityofheflin.org.

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type + $10.00 issuance fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email cityhall@cityofheflin.org

Agency Fee:

Fees based on business type + $10.00 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31.

City of Hoover Business License

Agency:City of Hoover Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

Due:

Annually by business type. See this schedule here. 

City of Hueytown Business License

Agency:City of Hueytown City Clerks Office - Revenue Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

In-person, mail, fax, or email.

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + fee determined by estimated gross receipts. Prorated fees available.

Law:

Code of Ordinances

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

In-person, mail, fax, or email.

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + fee determined by gross receipts and fee schedule. 

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Jacksonville Business License

Agency:City of Jacksonville Finance Department - Economic Devlopment (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or email.

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $112. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $62.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or email.

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered. See the fee schedules on this page for details.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Jasper Business License

Agency:City of Jasper (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts + $12 issuance fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by gross reciepts + $12 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

City of Lincoln Business License

Agency:City of Lincoln Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Email kim.davidson@lincolnalabama.org to recieve application. 

Filing Method:

Mail or email. 

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + fee determined by estimated gross reciepts or flat rate regulated by state law. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Email kim.davidson@lincolnalabama.org to request an application. 

Filing Method:

Mail or email. 

Agency Fee:

$12 issuance fee + estimated gross recipets or flat rate dermined by state. 

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Penalties:

January 30th will be assessed a 15% penalty
February 29th will be assessed a 30% penalty

City of Margaret Business License

Agency:City of Margaret City Hall (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Email margaretwaterworks2@gmail.com to recieve form. 

Filing Method:

Email margaretwaterworks2@gmail.com

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Email margaretwaterworks2@gmail.com for form. 

Filing Method:

Email margaretwaterworks2@gmail.com

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type. 

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

City of Monroeville Business License

Agency:City of Monroeville Business License Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts. See the fee schedule information on this page for details.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts. See the fee schedule information on this page for details.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

City of Mountain Brook Business License

Agency:City of Mountain Brook Finance Department (AL)
Law:

Mountain Brook, AL Code of Ordiances 

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Bond Requirements:

Bonds are determined by business type. See the for the Surety Bond Form.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Based on estimated gross reciepts + $12 issuance fee

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross reicpets + $12 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

City of Muscle Shoals

Agency:City of Muscle Shoals (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. 

Due:

Anually by January 31. 

City of Oneonta Business License

Agency:City of Oneonta Revenue Officer (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registraiton Application 

Instructions:


Upon receipt of a completed license application, the Revenue Department will determine the proper license classification for each business and determine the types of taxes that each business will be required to remit to the City of Oneonta. 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule here 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule here

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Opelika Business License

Agency:City of Opelika Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Ownership Requirements:
  • If your business is out of your home, be sure to check home occupation The Revenue Department will fill in the information for the Rate Schedule, Taxpayer ID Number and the Territory.
  • If your company is a corporation or non-profit, the President or CEO must fill in the blanks for their Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Drivers License Number and State in which the drivers license is issued. Supply Federal ID Number and State Sales Tax Number if you have one. If you are in the process of obtaining either one, you may write "A/F" (applied for) in the blank. You then must furnish that number to the Revenue Department when you receive it.
    • Contractor Certification numbers are obtained from the State Board that regulates your type business and the Competency Card is obtained from the Building Inspection Department. Surety bonds are required of Electrical Contractors ($5,000) and Plumbing Contractors ($5,000).
  • Obtain the cost of the license by contacting the Revenue Department at 334-705-5162, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. central time zone. The application must be signed and dated by the owner of the business or the legal representative.
Bond Requirements:

Electrical and Plumbing contractors must have a $5,000 surety bond.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. See fee calculator here 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. See fee calculator here 

Due:

Annually by January 1. 

City of Opp Business License

Agency:Opp City Clerk's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

In-person, mail, fax, or email to janb@cityofopp.com

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

In-person, mail, fax, or email to janb@cityofopp.com

Agency Fee:

Fees are determined by business type and gross receipts.

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 of each year.

City of Orange Beach Business License

Agency:City of Orange Beach Finance Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or onine

Agency Fee:

Fee is based upon approval of application and gross reciepts + business type fee + $10.00 issuance fee.

Prorated fees are available. 

Turnaround:

7-10 business days. 

Law:

Orange Beach Municipal Code

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online. 

Agency Fee:

Fees determined upon approval of application and business type + gross reciepts + $10 issuance fee

Turnaround:

7-10 business days.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Law:

Orange Beach Municipal Code 

City of Oxford Business License

Agency:City of Oxford Financial & Business License Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by estimated gross reciepts

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of owners driver license
  • Proof of State certification is required for certain classifications

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee deetermined by gross receipts 

Due:

Annually by January 1. 

City of Ozark Business License

Agency:City of Ozark Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type.

Due:

License renewals are due December 31st with the following exception:

Insurance company license: Due February 28th

City of Pelham Business License

Agency:City of Pelham Business License and Revenue Clerk (AL)
Law:

Business License Ordinances 

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

Proof of State certification is required for certain classifications. 


Inspections from both the Building Department and Fire Department must be made prior to occupancy and the issuance of a business license.


When completing the license application, the business must also complete an inspection request form and pay the required inspection fee.

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by business type and gross reciepts. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross revenue and business type. 

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

City of Phenix City Business License

Agency:City of Phenix City Finance Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule here 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Due:

Annually by June 30.

City of Prattville Business License

Agency:City of Prattville (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Rergistration Application

Filing Method:

Mail, Fax, Email or In Person

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal will be mailed out annually.

Filing Method:

Mail, Fax, Email or In Person

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by business activity.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Selma Business License

Agency:City of Selma Tax Collector's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Sylacauga Business License

Agency:City of Sylacauga Treasurer's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

City of Tarrant Business License

Agency:City of Tarrant (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross reciepts and businss classification + $12 issuance fee

Law:

(Ord. No. 979, § 22, 10-15-2007; Ord. No. 991, § 1, 10-6-2008)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Determined by gross revenue and business classification + $12 issuance fee

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

City of Troy (AL) Business License

Agency:City of Troy Licensing Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Complete and Deliver, Mail or Fax to:

  1. Deliver to: 301 Charles W. Meeks Avenue · Troy, Alabama 36081
  2. Mail to: City Of Troy Attn: Licensing Dept. Po Box 549 Troy, Alabama 36081
  3. Fax: (334) 670-6008
Agency Fee:

Fees are based on a Fee Schedule which can be found HERE.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

In Person or Online

Due:

Renewal letters are mailed out each December. The payment deadline is January 1st with a grace period until January 31st of each year.

City of Tuscaloosa Business License

Agency:City of Tuscaloosa Accounting & Finance, Revenue Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail, Email, In Person

Agency Fee:

Contact office to get the calculation of the Business License Fees due. You will need an estimate of your gross receipts from the time you plan to start operations in Tuscaloosa until December 31st of the current year.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal will be sent in the mail before December 31.

Filing Method:

Mail, Email, In Person

Agency Fee:

Contact office to get the calculation of the Business License Fees due. You will need an estimate of your gross receipts from the time you plan to start operations in Tuscaloosa until December 31st of the current year.

Due:

Annually by February 15.

City of Vestavia Hills Business License

Agency:City of Vestavia Hills Finance Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Financial Requirements:
  • General contractors performing residential work over $10,000 must obtain a City business license. The general contractor must present a current Alabama Home Builders card and driver’s license to obtain a City business license. The City business license will be issued exactly how it appears on the contractor’s Home Builder’s card.
  • General contractors performing commercial work over $50,000 must obtain a City business license. The general contractor must present a current Alabama general contractor’s license in order to obtain his/her City business license. All sub-contractors under the general contractor must obtain a City business license as well.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail, fax or email crice@vhal.org.

Agency Fee:

Determined by fee schedule + $10 issuance fee.

Law:

Ordinance #2315

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal Application 

Filing Method:

Mail, faxed or email crice@vhal.org

Agency Fee:

Determined by fee schedule + $10 issuance fee

Law:

Ordinance 2315

City of Wetumpka Business License

Agency:City of Wetumpka (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Rergistration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Fax

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or Fax

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type.

Due:

December 31st

City of Winfield Business License

Agency:City of Winfield Mayor's Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Clanton Business License

Agency:City of Clanton Public Works Department - Building & Zoning - Commericial & Residential Projects (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $105. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $55.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Coffee County Business License

Agency:Coffee County Probate Judge (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

 License fees vary depending upon the type of license that is required.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

License fees vary depending upon the type of license that is required.

Due:

Annually by Septmeber 30. 

Daphne Business License

Agency:City of Daphne Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business Tax Identification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or email to revenuedept@daphneal.com

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $105. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $55.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business Tax Identification Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email to revenuedept@daphneal.com

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Decatur Business License

Agency:City of Decatur Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Notes:

If you will have a business location in Decatur you will first need to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Department. If you will not have a business location in Decatur but are required to have the license, submit your information through the online form to start the licensing process.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Notes:

Business license renewal notices are mailed to licensees with instructions on how to renew.

Etowah County Business Privilege License

Agency:Etowah County Probate Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

Fees are determined by business type.

Notes:

Contact the Probate Office for an application.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Fees are determined by business type.

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Notes:

Contact the Probate Office for an application.

Fort Payne Business License

Agency:City of Fort Payne Business License Clerk (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

The minimum fee is $115 + $12 issuance fee. Licenses issued after July 1st pay 1/2 the annual rate.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Varies by business activity. The minimum fee is $115.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail.

Guntersville Business License

Agency:City of Guntersville City Clerk's Office - Business Licenses Section (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or email to brittney.shaneyfelt@guntersvilleal.org

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $105. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $55.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Notes:

Business license renewal notices are mailed to licensees with instruction on how to renew.

Hartselle Business License

Agency:City of Hartselle Administration Department - Business License Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Fees are based on gross annual receipts from the previous year.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Fees are based on gross annual receipts from the previous year.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Homewood Business License

Agency:City of Homewood City Clerk’s Office/Business License Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

If applying before June 30 for a given year, the fee is $112. If applying on July 1 or later for a given year, the fee is $62.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Minimum of $100. Depends on gross receipts and services offered.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Notes:

Business license renewal notices are mailed to licensees with instruction on how to renew.

Houston County Business License

Agency:Houston County Probate Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Huntsville Business License

Agency:City of Huntsville Clerk-Treasurer Department - License Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Approval Application

Agency Fee:

Upon submission of business license and tax return applications, the city clerk-treasurer shall issue an appropriate license fee + $10 issuance fee.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Annual Tax Return

Agency Fee:

Upon submission of business renewal license and tax return applications, the city clerk-treasurer shall issue an appropriate license renewal fee + $10 issuance fee.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Jefferson County Business License

Agency:Jefferson County Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Tax or License Number

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Tax or License Number (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by gross receipts. There is a minimum license tax of $25.

Due:

Annually by October 31. Licenses may be renewed starting on October 1.

Supplemental Reporting
Affidavit Regarding Annual Business Gross Receipts

Form:

County Affidavit

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

The Affidavit Regarding Annual Business Gross Receipts must be filed every year before filing a renewal application for a business license. This process takes place in September or early October.

Notes:

File an affidavit as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete the renewal process. Once the affidavit is processed, the county will notify the licensee of the amount due for renewal.

Mobile Business License

Agency:City of Mobile Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$120 license fee + $10 issue fee + $8 zoning fee.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal form will be mailed in mid December of each year.

Agency Fee:

A renewal form with instructions on how to calculate renewal fee will be mailed in mid-December.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Mobile County Business License

Agency:Mobile County Sales Tax Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by business activity and gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by business activity and gross receipts.

Due:

Licenses expire on September 30 of each year and must be renewed annually by October 31.

Montgomery Business License

Agency:City of Montgomery License and Revenue Division (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Fee based on your business type.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal form will be mailed in mid December

Agency Fee:

The amount due will be based on gross receipts from the past year. You must phone the City of Montgomery Revenue Division and they will calculate the fee due.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Pell City Business License

Agency:Pell City Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Tax / License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Varies by business service and gross receipts.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Notes:

Business license renewal notices are mailed to licensees with instructions on how to renew.

Town of Dauphin Island Business License

Agency:Town of Dauphin Island (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Town of Summerdale Business License

Agency:Town of Summerdale Revenue Department (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail, fax or email planning@summerdaleal.com

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by fee schedule.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or email planning@summerdaleal.com

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by fee schedule.

Penalties:

Penalties and Interest All licenses not paid within thirty (30) days from the date they fall due shall be increased by fifteen (15%) percent for the first thirty (30) day they shall delinquent or fraction thereof, and shall be measured by an additional fifteen (15%) percent for a delinquency of sixty (60) or more days.

Walker County Business License

Agency:Walker County Probate Office (AL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business class. See application.

Required Attachments:
  • Current Health Permit, if you are selling food.
  • Regulatory License issued from the State, if you are an automotive dealer.
  • The originating license issued in another county or state, if you are purchasing a Transient License or Chain Store License.
  • Sworn Statement

 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business class. See application. 

Due:

Annually by November 30. 

Required Attachments:
  • Current Health Permit, if you are selling food.
  • Regulatory License issued from the State, if you are an automotive dealer.
  • The originating license issued in another county or state, if you are purchasing a Transient License or Chain Store License.

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