LLC price index · Alabama
3 Best LLC Services in Alabama (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
Ledger summary
Alabama lines, indexed
1. AL Registered Agent.org: best for bare-bones formations
First lineLine one is AL Registered Agent.org: a $199 formation line, then a $99 yearly agent renewal.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $99 yearly from year two
- Year-one agent covered in the price
- $199 added to the state fee
Debits
- The EIN application is not included ($99)
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a single flat yearly cost
Nationwide serviceMainstay Filing indexes second. The entries: a flat $199 each year covers the filing along with a year of registered agent service.
On three-year cost it sits $200 behind AL Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- The LLC filing
- Registered agent for the full year
- The EIN application
- No markup on government fees
Credits
- $199 annually, everything included
- Renews at the same $199
- EIN application included at no charge
Debits
- A yearly premium of $100 over AL Registered Agent.org
- No recurring report for it to file
3. Alabama Registered Agent.co: best for another in-state filer
Local providerLine 3 goes to Alabama Registered Agent.co: a $199 formation line, then a $99 yearly agent renewal.
On price alone it is a tie with AL Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Year-one agent covered in the price
- $99 yearly from year two
- $199 added to the state fee
Debits
- The EIN application is not included ($99)
Subtotals after 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AL Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit AL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Alabama Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit Alabama Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Cost calculator
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $236 | alison.legislature.state.al.us (read October 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $236 | Filing + reports + any tax |
How the index came out
AL Registered Agent.org leads on three-year cost index, worth 38%, with Mainstay Filing next.
AL Registered Agent.org subtotals $397 after three years, $200 below Mainstay Filing.
EIN included, the crossover year is 2: Mainstay Filing passes AL Registered Agent.org.
Official Alabama LLC filing fee and requirements
The Alabama Secretary of State accepts the Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation and charges $236. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Source text: alison.legislature.state.al.us (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
Skip the service and you pay Alabama $236 over three years while handling every form yourself. The services bill $397 to $597 on top for that work.
Price questions
How much does LLC formation service cost in Alabama?
Our lines charge $199 up front; the state adds $236.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
$397 to $597 in service fees, state charges excluded.
What fee does Alabama charge to file an LLC?
$236 at the state, using the Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation.
What does Alabama charge after the first year?
There is no recurring LLC report here.
Does any line include the EIN application?
AL Registered Agent.org charges $99, Mainstay Filing includes it and Alabama Registered Agent.co charges $99.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which LLC formation service indexes best in Alabama?
By our value index, the Alabama lines run AL Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing and Alabama Registered Agent.co. AL Registered Agent.org leads on three-year cost index.
Source lines
- Line for Alabama formation fee: Filing fee: alison.legislature.state.al.us, October 2026.
- Line for Alabama formation fee: Filing fee: sos.alabama.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Alabama formation fee: Name reservation: sos.alabama.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Alabama formation fee: Name reservation: alison.legislature.state.al.us, October 2026.
- Line for Alabama registered agent statute: alisondb.legislature.state.al.us, October 2026.
- Price input, AL Registered Agent.org pricing page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Mainstay Filing Alabama service page, taken November 13, 2026
- Price input, Alabama Registered Agent.co pricing page, taken November 13, 2026