How to obtain a business license

Business License and Tax Portal


In the City of Leeds, a business license is required for business conducted within the city limits. If you plan to start a business within the City of Leeds or have a physical location within the City of Leeds, we want to help you through the process so it goes very smoothly. We recommend that the City is the first point of contact so we can walk you through the proper steps so there are no hiccups or surprises along the way.

To access our City of Leeds Business Licensing Guide and other information to help you get started, please click below:

Business Licensing Guide and Helpful Information

Visit the Avenu Online Services Portal via the button below to apply for a business license and to set up your city tax account(s).

Access Business License and Tax Payment Portal

You can still visit our Forms page and download the appropriate form for your business license application, but all submissions must be made by our online portal or at city hall.

Forms

Phone: 205-699-2585 Option 5, then Option 1
Email: revenue@leedsalabama.gov