No. The request number lets you know that the application has been submitted via the web. This number can be used to call and check the status of the application. The Account Number is the ten-digit series of numbers and letters assigned by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR). You can find your Account Number on any correspondence that you have received from the ADOR.
Rental tax is a privilege tax levied on the lessor for the leasing or renting of tangible personal property. Lodgings tax is a privilege tax on persons, firms, and corporations engaged in renting or furnishing rooms, lodgings, or other accommodations to transients for periods of less than 180 days of continuous occupation and applies to all charges for providing such accommodations. This tax also applies to charges for personal property used or furnished in such rooms or lodgings. Learn more about Sales & Use Tax accounts.
Wholesale sales are sales of tangible personal property to licensed retail merchants, jobbers, dealers, or other wholesalers for resale. It does not include sales to users or consumers that are not for resale. Retail sales are sales of tangible personal property to consumers. Learn more about Sales & Use Tax accounts.
Sales tax is a privilege tax imposed on the retail sale of tangible personal property sold in Alabama by entities located in Alabama. Sellers use tax is imposed on the retail sale of tangible personal property sold in Alabama by entities located outside of Alabama which have no inventory located in Alabama, but are making retail sales in Alabama via sales offices, agents, or by any significant recurring contact or "nexus" with Alabama. Learn more regarding Sales & Use Tax accounts.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying entity establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Find the applicable NAICS Code.
The effective/commence date is the date the entity began or will begin doing business in Alabama.
Social security numbers (SSNs) are used by the Alabama Department of Revenue as unique identifiers for the administration of Alabama's taxes. SSNs obtained for tax administration purposes are confidential under Section 41-13-6, Code of Alabama, 1975 and not subject to disclosure as public records. Collection of your SSN is authorized under state and federal law.
The nature of your entity is the overall activity of the entity. If "other" is selected, enter the overall activity being performed by the entity.
An incorporation date is the date the company was legally formed. A qualification date is the date a foreign entity (one formed outside of Alabama) becomes eligible to do business in Alabama by registering with the Secretary of State's office and receiving a charter number.
An eligible entity uses this form to elect how it will be classified for federal tax purposes, as: a corporation, a partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from its owner. Form 8832 details.
A Charter Number is received after registration with the Alabama Secretary of State (SOS) to transact business within the state. It is needed to complete the registration application. Learn more about a charter number or SOS information.
Yes, an FEIN is required to apply for an Alabama tax account, if the entity is a Corporation, Partnership, Single Member LLC, etc. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, then a Social Security Number (SSN) is required.
It is a nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS requires this number to identify taxpayers who must file various business tax returns. Apply for an FEIN online or contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
If you are a Sole Proprietorship, the taxpayer ID type will be your Social Security Number. If you are a Corporation, Partnership, Single Member LLC, etc., the taxpayer ID type will be the Federal Employer ID Number.
If you are already a registered Alabama taxpayer, select Yes to this question, then complete the requested information. Learn how to add another tax account to the entity.
Answer 'Yes' if you have ever received a Sign-on ID and Access Code from the Alabama Department of Revenue for any tax account. If you do not have a Sign-on ID and Access Code, or do not have access to this information, answer 'No' and click the Next button to continue.
If the entity is a Corporation, Partnership, Single Member LLC, etc., you need to register with the SOS to receive the state assigned Charter Number which is needed to complete the application. If the entity is a sole proprietorship, you are not required to register with the SOS, but you will need to confirm availability of a trade name, should you plan to operate under a different name other than the owner's legal name.
No. To update information after receiving a tax account number, sign in to your My Alabama Taxes account and update the necessary information.
No. Contact the Entity Registration Unit within 24 hours at (334) 242-1584.
No, the application cannot be saved at this time. All information is needed when you begin the application.
No. You will receive the tax account certificate, containing the account number, by mail.
