What are the state licensing requirements for businesses in Alabama?
All businesses are required to annually register with the Alabama Department of Revenue for a Privilege License in order to conduct any type of business in the state.
 CLICK THE LINKS TO YOUR CITY BELOW TO APPLY FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE
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Are there other licensing requirements?
Depending on the type of business and where it is located, new businesses may need additional licenses from their local municipalities. All businesses should check with their local city and county offices to make sure they meet all local requirements. Some businesses may require several licenses and permits issued by the state, county, and local municipality to operate in just one location.
What type of information will ask for on the application?
The type of information you will be asked to provide depends on the types of licenses and permits that your business needs. While every license application is different, there is some common information that all applications will request:
Type of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or LLC)
Name and mailing address of the person applying for the license
Phone number
Name of the business
The mailing and physical address of the business
Names, home addresses, and date of birth for all the owners and partners in the business
Description of the main purpose of the business
Federal Employer Identification Number, available from the IRS, or a Social Security number in the case of sole proprietors
Date of the start of operations in that city
Some applications may also request information on how much of your revenue will come from retail sales and details on how many employees you expect to have. If your business works with hazardous or dangerous materials, you may be required to give specific information on your operations in order to get an environmental license.
How can I apply for a business license?
Applications for a state Privilege License are available from your local county office. Most cities have their applications for general and specialized business licenses available online for you to download, along with information on where to send the completed application.
Apply for a business license now by visiting your city's website using the links above.
