Alabama Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Alabama domestic corporations are required to reserve their corporate name prior to incorporating.

Yes, Alabama domestic corporations are required to reserve their corporate name prior to incorporating.

Yes, all name registrations expire on December 31. You should renew your name between October 1 and December 31

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the original and two copies of the Articles of Incorporation and the Certificate of Name Reservation in the county where your corporation’s registered office will be located.

Yes. The registered agent must live in Alabama whose business office is the same as the registered office or (2) a corporation whose business office is the same of the registered office. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

One or more are required.

One or more are required.

Yes, an annual report is filed annually between January 1 and March 15 starting in the first calendar year after incorporation.