The City of Birmingham’s new busines s tax and license system

As the City of Birmingham continues to strengthen its systems of engagement with local busines s es, the Tax and License Division is introducing a new, more user-friendly online experience.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with HdL Companies, Inc. to provide a new tax management process for the taxpayer community.

Beginning September 17, 2024, online options will be provided to file returns, make payments, and submit account updates for the following taxes: Franchise Tax, Diesel Tax, Lease/Rental Tax, Liquor Tax (Wine and Non-Wine), Lodging Tax, Occupational Tax, Sales Tax, and Use Tax (Consumers/Sellers). We invite you to file and pay these taxes online through our website here.

This is now the City’s preferred method of receiving your tax filings and payments. All taxpayers who have provided an e-mail address will receive a welcome e-mail with login instructions.

We are here to help you! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at BhamTLSupport@birminghamal.gov.

City of Birmingham
FINANCE DEPARTMENT/Tax and License Administration
City Hall- Room TL-100
710 North 20 th Street
Birmingham Alabama 35203

Tax and License Administration Division
Office Number: 205- 254-2198
Fax Number:205- 254-2963

The Tax and License Administration Division is responsible for collecting license fees and other revenue for the City of Birmingham and ensuring compliance with all license and tax requirements pursuant to the City of Birmingham’s Tax Ordinances.

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., weekdays, Monday through Friday. Applications for new, “non-controlled” business licenses are taken daily from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Division’s office located in Room TL-100 (First Floor) City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.

Applications for “controlled” licenses, such as alcoholic beverage, pool table, and dance licenses, are taken by appointment only. For a list of documents required to process an application for a new business, please see Supplemental Documentation Checklist. See also General Information for New Businesses for additional information on “controlled” or “regulated” license applications.

General Information for New Businesses General Information For New Businesses (20 KiB)
Supplemental Documentation Checklist Supplemental Documentation Checklist (21 KiB)
Due Dates, Penalties, Interest (0 KiB)
Transient Dealers – Special Events Licenses Transient Dealers-Special Events (472 KiB)
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Alcoholic Beverage Licences (30 KiB)
Employee Occupational Tax – City of Birmingham
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