(a) By domestic entities. Each corporation, limited liability entity, and disregarded entity organized under the laws of Alabama shall, within two and one-half months after its organization, file with the department an initial report setting out its name, address, and the name and address of its agent for service of process in Alabama and a return including payment of the tax levied by this article for the year of its organization. The report and return required by this section shall be made on forms prescribed by the department.
(b) By foreign entities. Every corporation, limited liability entity, and disregarded entity organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than Alabama shall, within two and one-half months after qualifying to do business in Alabama, file with the department an initial report setting forth its name and address, its principal place of business where organized, its principal place of business in Alabama, and the name and address of its agent for service of process in Alabama and a return including payment of the tax levied by this article for the first year of the taxpayer’s qualification to do business in Alabama. The report and return required by this section shall be made on forms prescribed by the department.