Obtaining licenses and setting up tax accounts are some of the first steps in starting a new business. The Mobile County License Commission has prepared this guide to assist you in locating agencies to contact when starting a business in Mobile County.
State/County Privilege Licenses, Mobile County sales & use tax, lease tax, lodging tax and the Mobile County school sales & use tax are administered by:
Mobile County License Commission
3925-F Michael Boulevard (36609)
Post Office Drawer 161009
Mobile, Alabama 36616
(251) 574-4800
(251) 571-8103 (fax)
Certain businesses dealing with food and beverages or lodging must obtain a Health Department Inspection Certificate.
Contact:
Mobile County Health Department
251 N. Bayou Street
Post Office Box 2867
Mobile, Alabama 36652
(251) 690-8116
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 N., Suite 100
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(251) 574-3507
All persons, corporations, partnerships, etc. owning personal property are subject to ad valorem tax.
Contact:
Mobile County Revenue Commission
3925-G Michael Boulevard
Post Office Drawer 1169
Mobile, Alabama 36633
(251) 574-8545
For assistance with the collection of bad checks, and prosecution of those writing worthless checks, contact:
Mobile County District Attorney
Mobile Government Plaza
205 Government Street, Suite 501-C
Mobile, Alabama 36644
(251) 574-8400
www.mobileda.org
If your business is located in the City of Mobile or its Police Jurisdiction, you should contact the following city agencies:
City of Mobile Revenue Department
Mobile Government Plaza
205 Government Street (2nd floor) – South Tower
Post Office Box 3065
Mobile, Alabama 36652
(251) 208-7462
www.cityofmobile.org
City of Mobile Zoning Department
Mobile Government Plaza
205 Government Street (3rd floor) – South Tower
Mobile, AL 36644
(251) 208-7198
Certain other businesses will be required to obtain clearance with the City of Mobile Police Department before they can be licensed.
Contact:
City of Mobile Police Department
2460 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36606
(251) 208-1700
In addition to the requirements of the City and County, you may need to contact other governmental units to obtain a business license, establish a tax account or comply with other requirements.
Alabama Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Service Center
Bel Air Tower
851 East I-65 Service Road South, Suite 100
Mobile, Alabama 36609
(251) 344-4737
www.revenue.alabama.gov
Alabama Department of Labor
515 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(855) 234-2856 (toll free)
www.labor.alabama.gov
Alabama ABC Board (Mobile Field Office)
5660 Highway 90
(251) 653-0015
Theodore, Alabama 36582
Internal Revenue Service
1110 Montlimar Drive, Third Floor
Mobile, Alabama 36609
OSHA – Mobile Area Office
1141 Montlimar Drive, Suite 1006
Mobile, Alabama 36609
(251) 441-6131
The Mobile Public Library also offers small business assistance:
Mobile Public Library
Reference Division
701 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission offers information on s mall business loans:
SARPC
651 Church Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 652-0585
www.sarpc.org
Bayou La Batre
251-824-2171
cityofbayoulabatre.com
Chickasaw
251-452-6450
www.cityofchickasaw.org
Citronelle
251-866-7973
www.cityofcitronelle.com
Creola
251-675-8142
www.cityofcreola.org
Dauphin Island
251-861-5525
www.townofdauphinisland.org
Mount Vernon
251-829-6633
www.mtvernonal.com
Prichard
(251) 341-5946 251-452-7857
www.thecityofprichard.org
Saraland
251-675-1440
cityofsatsuma.com
Semmes
251-649-8811
www.cityofsemmes.gov
Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
451 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 433-6951 • (800) 422-6951 (toll free)
info@mobilechamber.com
SouthWest Mobile Chamber of Commerce
5055 Carol Plantation Road
Mobile, AL 36619
251 666-2846
info@swmcchamber.com
Nick Matranga, Mobile County License
Commissioner P. O. Drawer 161009 • Mobile, Alabama 36616
3925-F Michael Boulevard • Mobile, Alabama 36609
(251) 574-4800 • (251) 574 -8103 (fax)