Alabama Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Alabama. Fees are paid to the Alabama Securities Commission.
RIA firm registration
$300
$100 above the national median
Per IAR
$60
at the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$60
$10 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$300
$50 above the national median
Renewal
$300
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Alabama
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Alabama
$300 firm + $60 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$555
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$300 firm + 3 × $60 IAR + IARD system fees
$765
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $60 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$550
Private fund Form D notice filing (Alabama investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$300
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the Alabama Securities Commission before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Alabama?
Alabama charges $300 for investment adviser firm registration and $60 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $555 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Alabama IAR registration fee?
$60 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the Alabama Securities Commission. That is at the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Alabama?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $60 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the Alabama Securities Commission. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Alabama Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$300 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Alabama residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Alabama charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Alabama charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $555 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.