Alabama Foreign LLC Qualification

What is an Alabama Foreign LLC?

A foreign Alabama LLC is an LLC originally formed in another state that registers to do business in Alabama. The process of registering a foreign LLC in Alabama is called foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is used to register a foreign company so that it may transact business in the state of Alabama. There are a few requirements when filing an application for registration in Alabama.

How to Register A Foreign LLC in Alabama

Foreign LLC Requirements

  1. The legal name where formed.
  2. Name to use in Alabama.
  3. Name Reservation copy.
  4. Address information.
  5. Original formation jurisdiction and date.
  6. Registered agent’s name and address.
  7. Date business will begin in Alabama.
  8. Date and signature of authorized signer.

Legal LLC Names

The legal name of the LLC where it was originally formed outside of Alabama will be listed on the application along with the name that will be used in Alabama.

LLC Name Reservation

The foreign LLC must file for a name reservation before the LLC can qualify in Alabama to perform business.

LLC Address Information

A street address of the principal office must be listed, this can not be a PO Box. You will also list a mailing address if different from the principal office, this can be a PO Box.

Original LLC Formation Info

The LLCs jurisdiction of formation will be listed on the filing. This will be the state of original filing or the country, if filed outside the United States.

LLC Registered Agent

Your Alabama Registered Agent will maintain a local Alabama registered office where service of process (notice of a lawsuit) and certified business mail can be delivered throughout the year. The name of the Registered Agent and address are required to be listed for the filing to be processed.

 

How to File an Alabama Foreign LLC Qualification Document

Under AL Code 10A-1-7.04, an out-of-state entity must file an Application for Registration with the SOS’s office. This can be done by mail or online.

Steps in registering a foreign company in Alabama:

  1. File a name reservation for the company that is to be registered. The fee is $25 or $28 if you are filing the name reservation online.
  2. Fill out the application for registering a foreign company in Alabama. When you have an account with Corporate Filing Solutions, you will have all the state forms per-populated for use in your online account.
  3. Hire a registered agent in Alabama to represent the foreign company. This is a required service for formation. The registered agent will act as a communications contact with a registered office address.
  4. Mail the application for processing with a payment of $150. Or submit online and pay $150 plus a 4% online convenience fee.
  5. File your annual report business privilege tax on the required date to keep the company in good standing.

 

Alabama LLC Annual Report and Taxes

Foreign limited liability companies are required to file annual reports each year, due on March 15, and pay the Business Privilege Tax of $100. Failure to file annual reports on time or pay taxes can face fines and the loss of authority to conduct business in Alabama.

 

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