New applicants for an Alabama sales tax license who sell beer, wine, or tobacco products at retail; retailers renewing an expired or cancelled license for the same products; and any licensed retailer who becomes non-compliant in remitting sales tax. Required when: Applying for an initial sales tax license to sell beer…
Overview
What it is.
New applicants for an Alabama sales tax license who sell beer, wine, or tobacco products at retail; retailers renewing an expired or cancelled license for the same products; and any licensed retailer who becomes non-compliant in remitting sales tax. Required when: Applying for an initial sales tax license to sell beer…
Who usually needs it
New applicants for an Alabama sales tax license who sell beer, wine, or tobacco products at retail; retailers renewing an expired or cancelled license for the same products; and any licensed retailer who becomes non-compliant in remitting sales tax.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateALBond amount$25,000Term length2 yearsObligeeAlabama Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax DivisionRenewalThe bond is a one-time requirement for a two-year period. After two years of continuous compliance with sales tax laws, the licensee is exempt from the surety bond requirement.Bond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondSales Tax Surety BondStatutory referenceCode of Alabama 1975, Section 40-23-6(b)JurisdictionState
