Alabama
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records |
| Link: | https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/contactInformation_input.action |
| Fee: | $236 |
| Processing: | 3 weeks (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Not required for Alabama.
| https://sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records |
Charity registration
Notes
Filing exemption available!
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| Before soliciting funds in Alabama, charitable organizations must register with the Attorney General. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $25000 may apply for exemption from charity fundraising registration and annual renewals. |
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION EXEMPTION https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/Initialapplication/AGO_ExemptCharity.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION STATEMENT https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/Initialapplication/AGO_Charity.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
|
|
| Link: |
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION RENEWAL STATEMENT https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/UserRegistrations/Business_Login.aspx |
| Due: | Within 90 days following the end of your fiscal year (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Not required for Alabama.
| Charitable and nonprofit organizations and institutions, per se, have no special exemption from the sales and use taxes. |
Tax department
Not required for Alabama.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Not allowed in Alabama |