Mobile County
Obtaining licenses and setting up tax accounts are some of the first steps in starting a new business. The Mobile County License Commissioner's office has prepared this guide to assist you in locating the agencies you may need to contact when starting
a business in Mobile County.
State business licenses and the Mobile County gross receipts tax are administered by:
Mobile County License Commissioner's Office
Michael Square
3925-F Michael Boulevard
Post Office Drawer 161009
Mobile, AL 36616
(251) 574-4800
Note: Certain businesses dealing with food and beverages must obtain a Health Department Inspection Certificate.
Mobile County Health Department
251 N. Bayou Street
Post Office Box 2867
Mobile, AL 36652
(251) 690-8158
Persons or businesses doing electrical work in unincorporated areas of Mobile County must be certified. Contact:
Mobile County Public Works
Inspection Services
1110 Schillinger Road North, Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 574-3507
All persons, corporations, partnerships, etc. owning personal property are subject to ad valorem tax. The property must be listed and assessed in the Revenue Commissioner's office after October 1, but no later than December 31 each year. You should contact:
Mobile County Revenue Commissioner's Office
3925-G Michael Boulevard
Post Office Drawer 1169
Mobile, AL 36633
(251) 574-8545
Certain other businesses will be required to obtain clearance with the City of Mobile Police Department before they can be licensed and have a tax
and license account established.
City of Mobile Police Department
2460 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 208-1700
Click here if your business is located in the City of Mobile
In addition to the requirements of the city of Mobile and Mobile County you may need to contact other governmental units to obtain a business license, establish a tax account or comply with other requirements.
Other Mobile County Municipalities
Bayou La Batre |
Chickasaw |
Citronelle |
Creola |
Dauphin Island |
Mount Vernon |
Prichard |
Saraland |
Satsuma |
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