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3 Best LLC Services in Alabama (2026)

Filing Verdict's 2026 verdict on LLC services in Alabama: Alabama Registered Agent.co ($199), AL Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199), in that order. Alabama Registered Agent.co takes first place: $199 plus the Alabama filing fee, with the first year of registered agent service included, then $99 a year.
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Spot 1

1. Alabama Registered Agent.co: best for an Alabama LLC that plans to stay local

Formation $199, then $99 a year for the agent, plus the state fee

9.4Editorial score
out of 10

Alabama Registered Agent.co wins here: Alabama formation at $199 over the state's fee, year-one registered agent service included and $99 a year to keep the agent.

The plan gives the company an in-state street address as its registered office, and papers served on the company are scanned to your online account.

Over three years it comes in under Mainstay Filing, and cost is one of our two heaviest criteria.

What you get

  • Alabama formation filed for you
  • A first year of registered agent service

What we like

  • $199 to file, state fee extra
  • Includes the first year as your registered agent
  • Year-two agent cost of $99

Cons

  • The EIN application is billed separately ($99)
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Best local option
Spot 2

2. AL Registered Agent.org: best for a local Alabama filing

Formation $199, then $99 a year for the agent, plus the state fee

8.9Editorial score
out of 10

Second place goes to AL Registered Agent.org: Alabama formation at $199 over the state's fee, year-one registered agent service included and $99 a year to keep the agent.

The plan gives the company an in-state street address as its registered office, and papers served on the company are scanned to your online account.

Alabama Registered Agent.co and AL Registered Agent.org publish identical prices and plan features, so little separates them; either is a safe pick.

What you get

  • Alabama formation filed for you
  • A first year of registered agent service

What we like

  • A $199 service fee plus the filing fee
  • A year of registered agent service is part of the price
  • $99 a year for the agent after year one

Cons

  • The EIN application is billed separately ($99)
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Best for multi-state companies
Spot 3

3. Mainstay Filing: best for a single all-in yearly price

$199 each year plus the state fee ($435 due at checkout)

8.6Editorial score
out of 10

Third place goes to Mainstay Filing: a single $199 yearly price for the formation and the registered agent, renewing at $199.

Alabama has no yearly LLC report, so after year one the renewal pays for the registered agent alone (the first-year bundle also covered the EIN application).

Over three years Alabama Registered Agent.co is $200 cheaper, which puts Mainstay Filing behind it on cost.

What you get

  • Preparation and filing of the formation document
  • Your registered agent for the whole year
  • The EIN application

What we like

  • The EIN application comes with it
  • Alabama's fee is passed through at cost
  • $199 at renewal, nothing extra
  • One $199 yearly price

Cons

  • From year two its agent costs $100 a year more than Alabama Registered Agent.co's
  • With no yearly report in Alabama, the bundle gives you less
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The 3 verdicts at a glance

No.ServiceVerdict scoreService feeYear twoBest forVisit
1Alabama Registered Agent.co9.4$199$99/yrAn Alabama-only LLC watching its budget Visit Alabama Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2AL Registered Agent.org8.9$199$99/yrAn Alabama-only LLC watching its budget Visit AL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Mainstay Filing8.6$199$199/yrFormation and agent, one price Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Scores come from Filing Verdict's editors, out of 10, using the criteria explained on How we rank; they are not customer ratings.

Alabama LLC service prices for 2026: year one, renewals and three years

ServiceYear 1Year 2Year 3Total, 3 yearsEIN application
Alabama Registered Agent.co$199$99$99$397$99 add-on
AL Registered Agent.org$199$99$99$397$99 add-on
Mainstay Filing$199$199$199$597Included
Prices were read from each company's own pages on November 12, 2026. Alabama's $236 filing fee goes on top of every row and is not counted in these totals.

What settled the order

Two criteria lead Filing Verdict's method at 35% apiece: total over three years and paperwork the price handles. Renewal behavior, match to the state and up-front pricing share the other 30%, and Alabama came down to total over three years.

Alabama Registered Agent.co totals $397 over three years, $200 under Mainstay Filing. Alabama has no yearly LLC report, which shrinks what the bundle adds, so the lower renewal decided it.

The full list of criteria and weights is on How we rank.

Alabama LLC filing fee and form: official figures

Filing the Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation costs $236 at the Alabama Secretary of State. Each service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price, at cost.

Alabama LLC upkeep after the filing

Alabama has no yearly LLC report to file. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Alabama LLC service: questions answered

What does it cost to form an LLC in Alabama?

The state filing fee is $236, and the service fee is $199.

Which form do I file to create the LLC?

You file the Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation with the Alabama Secretary of State.

Does an Alabama LLC have to name a registered agent?

Yes. Alabama requires every LLC to keep a registered agent on file, and the agent needs a street address in the state.

Which yearly filings does an Alabama LLC owe?

None. Alabama has no yearly LLC report.

Does the price include the EIN application?

Mainstay Filing includes it in the yearly price. Alabama Registered Agent.co and AL Registered Agent.org bill $99 extra. The IRS charges nothing for an EIN.

Which LLC service is the best pick in Alabama?

Alabama Registered Agent.co, because a $199 formation fee on top of the state's own, then $99 a year for the agent.

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Sources and dates

  1. Alabama formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  2. Alabama formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  3. Alabama formation fee: Name reservation, official source, confirmed October 2026
  4. Alabama formation fee: Name reservation, official source, confirmed October 2026
  5. Alabama registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026
  6. Checked November 12, 2026: Alabama Registered Agent.co, pricing and service pages
  7. Checked November 12, 2026: AL Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages
  8. Checked November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing, Alabama service page