Nonprofit · Alabama · 2026
What a nonprofit really costs in Alabama
Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in Alabama, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$228
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Certificate of Formation
First year with the state
~$228
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$228
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $477 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
Alabama has no recurring state report or fee for a nonprofit. Federal filings still apply.
Questions
How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in Alabama?
Alabama charges $228 to file the Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Certificate of Formation.
What does a nonprofit cost every year in Alabama?
Alabama has no recurring state report or fee for a nonprofit.
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Plan my company freeSource: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/2022-01/2021FeeSchedule.pdf · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.