Alabama nonprofit fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Non-Profit Certificate of FormationSOS fee schedule lists $200 (Ala. Code § 10A-1-4.31). A name reservation (~$28) is required before formation. | $200 | One time | verified source |
| State nonprofit report | No state nonprofit report | none | verified source |
| Charity registrationAlabama Attorney General (Consumer Interest Division) | Required; $25 to register, $25 to renew | annual | verified source |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023 | $275 / $600 | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 | No IRS fee | Yearly | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
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Alabama nonprofit cost FAQ
How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Alabama?
For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Alabama come to about $500 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $25 a year after that.
What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Alabama?
$200 (Domestic Non-Profit Certificate of Formation). SOS fee schedule lists $200 (Ala. Code § 10A-1-4.31). A name reservation (~$28) is required before formation.
Does Alabama require charity registration?
Required; $25 to register, $25 to renew. $25 initial registration and $25 annual filing, due within 90 days of fiscal year end (Ala. Code § 13A-9-71).
Does a Alabama nonprofit have to file a yearly report?
No state nonprofit report. SOS fee schedule lists an annual report only for for-profit corporations; no nonprofit annual report fee.
Official sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
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