Important Information
All individuals or owners of a business intending to do business within the city limits of Montgomery are required to obtain a City of Montgomery Business License. Farmers and government workers are exempted from needing a business license. The form can be downloaded and sent through the mail, or picked up in person at the License and Revenue Division. There are four options to receive an application form:
License and Revenue Division
City of Montgomery
City Hall, Room 128
103 North Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Monday--Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The City of Montgomery Municipal Code will help you to understand the fees and requirements associated with the business license and to ensure your business is in compliance with city and state regulations. This is very important because all information you will need to understand your obligations within the City of Montgomery are provided in this document. You must also be compliant with the city zoning, tax, and building regulations before a license can be issued and business transacted.
Where do I send the Montgomery business license application?
The application can be hand delivered to the address above during business hours or mailed to:
License and Revenue Division
City of Montgomery
P.O. Box 1111
Montgomery, AL 36101-1111
How much does the Montgomery business license cost?
Businesses will vary based on the nature of their business and on the annual gross receipts. The following link will help you find out what the cost will be for your specific business. You will need to:
- estimate your annual gross receipts for the calendar year
- find your business according to the classification in the municipal code and there will be a corresponding letter code
- at the bottom of the list you will find a table that shows the cost associated with your license
- if you annual gross receipts are either more or less than projected, your annualized gross receipts used for calculating your business license tax liability for the following year will be increased or decreased by the amount of the difference
Licenses are renewed each calendar year by January 31. If you submit your license application after July 1, the fee will be 50% of the annual license fee.
What information will I need to have to complete the application?
You will need the following information:
- Driver’s License number
- State of Alabama tax number
- Names of corporate owners, partners, and officers along with birthdates, social security numbers, titles, and contact information
- Organization type (Partnership, Corporation, Professional Association, Sole Proprietorship, LLC, etc.)
- Type of business
- Trade name of business
- Legal name of business
- Description of business activities
- Start date of business in Montgomery
- FEIN number
- Physical address of all business locations in Montgomery
- Emergency contact information
- Estimated amount of gross receipts
Are there any other requirements I need to be aware of?
Some Montgomery businesses have other requirements for them to transact business. Generally this applies to businesses that sell or serve alcohol in any form, offer lodging, or solicit business. To see if these apply to you, a link has been provided for you to have access to the required forms.
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