General Information
For anyone doing business in Huntsville, the Annual Privilege License Approval Application must first be completed through either the City of Huntsville Clerk-Treasurer’s Department or it can be downloaded online and mailed. Also, you will need to submit the appropriate license fees and the Annual Privilege Tax Return form (Construction trades and Insurance companies have separate tax forms, but listed on the same website).
How do I apply for a license?
You can mail in your applications to:
City of Huntsville
Clerk-Treasurer Department, License Division
P.O. Box 308
Huntsville, AL 35804-0308
For overnight mail:
City of Huntsville
Clerk-Treasurer Department, License Division
308 Fountain Circle, 3rd Floor
Huntsville, AL 35801
For other questions regarding licensing, contact the License Division by phone (256) 427-5082 or via email to one of the License Inspectors Kevin.flory@hsvcity.com, Dennis.cole@hsvcity.com, or Carolyn.love@hsvcity.com. Licenses are good for the calendar year and must be renewed by the following January 31.
What information is needed to complete the applications?
You will need the following:
- Taxpayer name
- Business trade name
- Home address in Huntsville
- Description of business activity
- Square footage of business/residence
- Name of business and owner(s) and contact information
- Knowledge of the nature of business, products sold, and employees
- Form of ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, LLP, corporation, private corporation, professional association, etc.)
- Mailing and physical address for business
- Federal Taxpayer ID number
- Date business scheduled to begin in Huntsville
- Type of product
- Estimated annual gross receipts
What is the cost of the license?
Business licenses are good from January 1 to the end of the calendar year. If you submit your application after July 1, the fee will be 50% of the annual fee. All licenses have different fees based on their annual gross receipts. For a list of fees associated with the type of business, click on the link provided or a request a booklet listing the fees by calling (256) 427-5082 or via email to any of the License Inspector’s listed above.
Are there any other requirements?
Yes. You will need approvals and to be in compliance with zoning regulations and any inspections that will need to be completed before business can be transacted in Huntsville. Here are the departments that should be contacted:
- Finance Department (256) 427-5070 for gasoline, lodging, rental, liquor, wine, and sales and use tax compliance
- Fire Marshal’s Office (256) 427-5144 for fire and safety compliance
- Planning Department (256) 564-8008 for zoning compliance
The following businesses have special requirements that need to be met in addition to the previously stated requirements:
For further questions consult with any of the license inspectors previously mentioned.
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