Certificate Types and Application Process
A certificate of existence in Alabama verifies a business is legally registered and permitted to operate. Potential creditors or investors might request it when applying for financing. You do not need it to do business; it simply verifies status to third parties. The Alabama Secretary of State issues certificates. To qualify, a business must comply with regulations. The filing cost is around $50. Anyone can apply for a certificate showing registration and fee payment.
Registering an LLC in Alabama
The Certificate of Formation officially registers your LLC with Alabama and contains information like the LLC’s name, address, registered agent, and management structure. To file it, first obtain a Certificate of Name Reservation from the Secretary of State. Then submit the Certificate of Formation along with two copies and the Name Reservation Certificate to the Judge of Probate’s office.
Filing for Nonprofit Corporation in Alabama
To form a nonprofit corporation in Alabama, file the articles of incorporation forms intended for nonprofits. Nonprofit articles must contain: Name of the Corporation, Registered Agent Information, Registered Office Address, Membership Structure.