Alabama officially eliminated annual report filings for corporations, effective October 1, 2024. For 2025 and beyond, annual reports are no longer required, but the Alabama Business Privilege Tax does, with strict penalties for non-compliance.
This guide explains why annual reports are no longer required and outlines your current compliance responsibilities.
No. As of October 1, 2024, Alabama businesses no longer need to file annual reports. The Alabama Secretary of State now confirms that Alabama Act No. 2024-213 has completely eliminated this requirement.
While annual reports are gone, you must still submit tax returns according to established deadlines. You simply no longer need to include the annual report documentation.
The Department of Revenue actively enforces these requirements with significant penalties for non-compliance.
All businesses operating in Alabama must maintain a registered agent with:
Discern's registered agent service maintains your compliance with these requirements while providing immediate notification of any received documents through our secure compliance portal.
Are annual reports still required in Alabama?
No, Alabama eliminated the annual report filing requirement effective October 1, 2024, through Alabama Act No. 2024-213. This applies to all corporations, LLCs, and other business entities.
Do I still need to file a Business Privilege Tax return?
Yes, the Business Privilege Tax filing requirement continues unchanged. Your return must be filed by April 15th for calendar-year entities or the 15th day of the 4th month following your fiscal year-end for fiscal-year entities.
What happened to the $10 annual report fee?
Alabama has eliminated the $10 annual report fee along with the annual report requirement for corporations. You no longer pay this fee to maintain your corporation's registration.
How do I change my principal address or registered agent information?
Update your information through the Secretary of State's online portal or submit Form C-3 when you file your next Business Privilege Tax return.
What's changed and what remains?
With Alabama's elimination of annual reports, your compliance burden has decreased, but Business Privilege Tax obligations remain fully enforced. The April 15th deadline still applies; accurate net worth calculations are required, and penalties start at $50, plus monthly interest, for non-compliance.
Alabama eliminated the annual report requirement, but your compliance responsibilities remain. We can act as your registered agent and forward important notices and legal documents.
What makes Discern valuable isn't just automation—it's peace of mind. What used to require hours of manual work now happens in the background while you focus on running your business.
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