Business Licenses & Taxes

The License and Tax Department collects the municipal business licenses, miscellaneous taxes, and coordinates the collection of sales and use taxes for the City of Alexander City. It is our mission to administer the City's ordinances concerning business licenses and taxes in an professional and timely manner and to provide accurate information to citizens, Mayor and Council.  Section 82 of the Alexander City Code states that it shall be unlawful for any person, taxpayer, or agent of a person or taxpayer to engage in businesses or vocations in the municipality for which a license is required without first procuring a license. If you have any questions concerning business licenses or municipal taxes please contact us at your earliest convenience at (256)329-6720 or revenuedepartment@alexandercityal.gov.

REMINDER: Business license for the 2024 years is payable January 1, 2024 and delinquent after February 15, 2024. The late penalty after February 15 to March 18, 2024 is 15%. After March 18, 2024 the penalty is 30%. Penalties are calculated on license amounts only (do not include issue fee). 2024 gross receipt licenses are based on gross receipts for 2023 or estimated gross receipts for 2024 for new businesses. 

Payment may be made in person, check by mail or via Venmo @AlexanderCityRevenueManager (0717).

Instructions and license fee schedules can be found under the forms tab in the top left hand corner of this page. For 2023 or newer business license please use the new license schedules & fee sheets with the updated formulas.