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HVAC business requirements — Alabama What it takes to legally operate in Alabama. Add your city for local permits.
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Formation & federal100% verified Form an LLC (or operate as a sole proprietor) Depends on your situation
Alabama LLC Articles of Organization filing fee is about $200; formation takes 1–2 weeks online.
Employer Identification Number (EIN) Required
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Ongoing report: none Not required
Alabama requires no ongoing LLC report. Alabama eliminated the Secretary of State annual report in Oct 2024; you still file a Business Privilege Tax return with the Dept. of Revenue by April 15, but the minimum tax is now $0
Alabama taxes100% verified Sales / use tax registration Not yet verified
Alabama has a sales/use tax — register with the state tax agency before selling taxable goods or services.
State income tax Required
Alabama has a personal income tax
Licenses100% verified HVAC occupational license Required
Most states require an HVAC or mechanical contractor license; the federal EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle refrigerant nationwide.
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Insurance0% verified General liability insurance Recommended
General liability insurance are expected for hvac work.
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