Business Reinstatement · Alabama

How to reinstate an Alabama business

Alabama reinstatement takes about 1–2 weeks. These are the steps, in order, and the state's official instructions.

Open the Alabama reinstatement instructions
Opens sos.alabama.gov in a new tab. Portal link verified May 2026.

How reinstatement works in Alabama

A business that is not in good standing can often be reinstated quickly, which can revive a deal you would otherwise decline or lose.

Takes 1 to 2 weeksFiled online
  1. File missing Business Privilege Tax returns with the Dept. of Revenue.
  2. Submit a Reinstatement package to the Secretary of State.

Check the business first

Confirm the entity's current status on the Alabama lookup before you start.

Open the Alabama business search

Opens arc-sos.state.al.us in a new tab