Registered Agent Price Check › Alabama
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Alabama
In Alabama the state filing fee is $236. Mainstay Filing comes to $435 in year one; the $39 package comes to $275 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $236 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $435 | $199 | $634 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $275 | $125 | $400 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $335 | $199 | $534 |
| Bizee | $0 | $236 | $149 | $385 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $485 | $249 | $734 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Alabama costs $100. Source: Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Alabama?
$236, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Alabama?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (Ala. Code § 10A-1-5.31).