Our Resources:
Alabama Startup Guide
Name Reservation Request Form for Domestic Entities
Name Reservation Certificate
Form SOSDF-5: Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Certificate of Formation template
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form COM-101: Alabama Department of Revenue Combined Registration/Application
Alabama Charitable Organizations Registration Statement or Alabama Charitable Organizations Registration Exemption
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Name reservation: $28
Incorporation: $100 state filing fee + min $50 county filing fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Alabama charitable registration: $25 ($0 if exempt)
Name reservation: 24 hours
Incorporation: 4 days to ~6 weeks
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Alaska Startup Guide
Form 08-438: Articles of Incorporation Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Initial Report
Form 08-4181: New Alaska Business License Application
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Alaska Charitable Organizations Annual Registration Form
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50
Alaska business license: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Alaska Charitable Registration: $40
Incorporation: ~10-15 business days by mail. Immediately online.
Alaska business license: ~10-15 business days by mail. Immediately online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Arizona Startup Guide
Form CFCVLR: Cover sheet
Form CF0041: Articles of Incorporation
Form C082: Director attachment, if applicable
Form C084: Incorporator attachment, if applicable
Form M002: Statutory Agent Acceptance
Form CF0001: Certificate of disclosure
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form JT-1: State Tax Registration, if applicable
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $40 + optional $35 expedite fee
Publishing of incorporation: ~$200
Arizona state taxes: $12 per license/location
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Our Resources:
Arkansas Startup Guide
Form NPD-01: Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit or Form NPD-01-501: Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit (501(c)(3) Compliant Language)
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form AR-1R: Combined Business Tax Registration Form
Form AR1023CT: Application for Income Tax Exempt Status
Form F0003: Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Charitable Organization Application for Registration or the Verification of Exemption From Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $45-50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~2-4 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
California Startup Guide
Articles of Incorporation, either:
Form ARTS-MU - Mutual Benefit Corp
Form ARTS-PB - Public Benefit Corp
Form ARTS-RE - Religious Corp
Form ARTS-CID - CID Corp
Form SI-100: Statement of Information
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form FTB-3500: Exemption Application or Form FTB-3500a: Submission of Exemption Request
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30 by mail or $45 in-person + optional $250-$500 preclearance service + optional $350-$500 expedited filing service
Statement of information: $20
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
California FTB exemption: $25 ($0 for exemption request)
California charitable registration: $25
Our Resources:
Colorado Startup Guide
Form ARTINC_NPC: Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form CR-0100: Colorado Sales Tax Withholding Account Application
Form UITL-100: Application for Unemployment Insurance Account and Determination of Employer Liability, if applicable
Form DR-0715: Application for Sales Tax Exemption for Colorado Organizations
Form DR-0716: Statement of Non-Profit - Church, Synagogue, or Organization
Colorado Charitable Registration (online)
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Colorado charitable license: $8
Colorado charitable registration: $10
Incorporation: Immediately
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Connecticut Startup Guide
Form CIN-1-1.0: Certificate of Incorporation Nonstock Corporation
Form COS-1-1.0: Organization and First Report - Stock or Non-Stock Corporations
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form REG-1: Business Tax Registration Application
CERT-119: Purchases of Tangible Personal Property and Services by Qualifying Exempt Organizations
Connecticut Initial Charitable Organization Registration Application
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50 + optional $50 expedite fee
First Report: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Connecticut charitable registration: $50 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~3-5 business days. ~24 hours for $50 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Delaware Startup Guide
Certificate of Incorporation cover letter (recommended by Delaware Division of Corporations)
Form INCNSTK09: State of Delaware Certificate of Incorporation for Non-Stock Corporation or Form INC-Exempt: State of Delaware Certificate of Incorporation for Exempt Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form CRA: Combined Registration Application for State of Delaware Business License and/or Withholding Agent
Form UC-1: Report to Determine Liability, if applicable
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $89 + $9 for extra pages + optional $50-$1000 expedite fee
Delaware Form CRA: Varies based on applicable licenses/accounts
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~3 weeks. ~24 hours for $50 state expedite fee. Same-day for $100 state expedite fee. ~2 hours for $500 state expedite fee. 1 hour for $1000 state expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
District Of Columbia Startup Guide
Form DNP-1: D.C. Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form FR 500: D.C. Tax Registration
Form FR 164: D.C. Tax Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Business license:
D.C. Basic Business License for the Charitable Solicitation Category, or
D.C. General Business License
D.C. Charitable Gaming License, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $80 + optional $50-100 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
D.C. Basic Business License for the Charitable Solicitation Category ($412.50) or D.C. General Business License ($324.50)
Charitable gaming license: $10-500, if applicable
Incorporation: ~15 business days. ~3 business days for $50 expedite fee. Same-day for $100 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Licenses: Immediate to ~3 weeks
Our Resources:
Florida Startup Guide
Form CR2E006: Florida Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form DR-1: Florida Business Tax Application
Form DR-5: Florida Application for Consumer's Certificate of Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form FDACS-10100: Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application, or Form FDACS-10110: Exempt Charitable Organizations/Sponsors Application.
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $70
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Florida sales tax license: $5, if applicable
Florida Charitable registration: $10-$400 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~1-3 days online. ~8-17 days by mail.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Georgia Startup Guide
GA Articles of Incorporation
GA Data Transmittal Form 227
GA Notice of Incorporation
GA Initial “Annual” Registration
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form 3605: Application for Recognition of Exemption (optional)
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form C-100: Charitable Organization Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
GA Articles of Incorporation: $100
GA Notice of Incorporation: $40
GA Initial “Annual” Registration: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Georgia Charitable registration: $35
Incorporation: ~5-12 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Hawaii Startup Guide
Form DNP-1: Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form BB-1: State of Hawaii Basic Business Application
Form G-6: Application for Exemption from General Excise Tax
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Hawaii Charitable Organization Registration or Exemption Application
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $26 + optional $25 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Form BB-1: $20
Incorporation: ~7-14 business days by mail. ~3-5 business days by fax, in-person, or online. ~1-3 business days if you file online and pay the $25 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Idaho Startup Guide
Form 201: Domestic Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Idaho State Tax Registration (online)
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30 + optional $20 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~1 week. ~1 business day with $20 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Illinois Startup Guide
Form NFP 102.10: Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form REG-1: Illinois Business Registration Application
Illinois Sales Tax Exemption letter of request
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form CO-1: IL Charitable Registration Statement
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50 by mail or $77.75 online + optional $100 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Form REG-1: varies based on state tax accounts
Illinois Charitable Registration: $15
Incorporation: ~2 weeks by mail or fax. ~1-5 business days if you file online and pay the $100 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Indiana Startup Guide
Form 4162: Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form BT-1: Indiana Business Tax Application
Form NP-20A: Nonprofit Application for Sales Tax Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form CG-QA: Indiana Charitable Gaming Qualification Application, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Form BT-1: $25 for sales tax license, if required
Incorporation: ~15 minutes online. ~24 hours in-person. ~5-7 business days by mail.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Indiana Gaming Qualification: 120 days
Our Resources:
Iowa Startup Guide
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form 78-005a: Iowa Business Tax Registration
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $20
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Iowa Business Tax Registration: varies based on tax accounts/licenses
Incorporation: ~1-2 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Kansas Startup Guide
Form CN: Not-For-Profit Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form CR-16: Kansas Business Tax Application
Kansas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form SC: Kansas Registration Statement for Solicitations
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $20 + optional $20 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Kansas business tax registration: varies based on tax accounts/licenses
Kansas Charitable Registration: $35
Incorporation: Immediately online. ~4 business days by paper. ~1 business day by paper with $20 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Kentucky Startup Guide
Form NAI: Non-profit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form 10A100: Kentucky Tax Registration Application
Form 51A125: Application for Purchase Exemption - Sales and Use Tax
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Kentucky Charitable Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $8
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~3-5 business days by mail or online. While you wait if you file in-person.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Louisiana Startup Guide
Form 395: Non-profit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Initial report with recorder of mortgages
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form R-16019: Application for Louisiana Revenue Account Number
Form R-1048: Application for Exemption from Collection of Louisiana Sales Tax at Certain Fund-Raising Activities
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Louisiana Charitable Registration, if required
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $75 + optional $30-$50 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Louisiana Charitable Registration: $25 (no filing if exempt)
Incorporation: ~1 week. ~24 hours for $30 expedite fee. While-you-wait with in-person filing for $50 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Maine Startup Guide
Form MNPCA-6: Maine Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Maine Application for Tax Registration
Maine Sales Tax Exempt Organization Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Maine Charitable Organization Application
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $40 + optional $50-$100 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Maine Charitable Registration: $50
Incorporation: ~14 business days. ~24 hours for $50 expedite fee. Immediately for $100 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Maryland Startup Guide
Maryland Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form CRA: Maryland Combined Registration Application
Maryland Income Tax Exemption Application
Maryland Property Tax Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form COR-92: Charity Registration, or Maryland Exempt Organization Fund-Raising Notice
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $100 filing fee + $20 organization & capitalization fee + $50 development center fee if applying for 501(c)(3),(4), or (6) + optional $5 return mail fee + optional $50 expedite fee. The expedite fee is required to file online, by fax, or in-person.
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Maryland Charitable Registration: $0 - $300
Incorporation: ~10+ weeks. ~7 business days with expedite fee online or by fax. Same-day if filed in-person with expedite fee by 4:15pm.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Massachusetts Startup Guide
Massachusetts Articles of Organization
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Massachusetts Form TA-1: Application for Registration (WebFile)
Massachusetts Corporate Excise Tax Exemption Application
Massachusetts Property Tax Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Massachusetts Form PC or Short Form PC: Charitable Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $35
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Massachusetts Charitable Registration: usually $150
Incorporation: ~2-3 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Massachusetts Charitable Registration: 6-8 weeks
Our Resources:
Michigan Startup Guide
Form CSCL/CD-502: Articles of Incorporation for use by Domestic Nonprofit Corporations or Form CSCL/CD-503: Articles of Incorporation for use by Ecclesiastical Corporations
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form 518: Registration for Business Taxes
Form 3372: Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Michigan Initial Solicitation Registration Form
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $20 + optional $50-1,000 expedite service
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~5-7 business days with returned documents in ~4 weeks. ~24 hours for $50. Same day for $100. 2 hours for $500. 1 hour for $1,000.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Minnesota Startup Guide
Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form ABR: Minnesota Revenue Application for Business Registration
Form ST16: Minnesota Revenue Application for Sales and Use Tax Exempt Status
Minnesota Charitable Organization Initial Registration & Annual Report Form, if required
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $70 by mail. $90 online or expedited in-person.
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Minnesota charitable registration: $25
Incorporation: ~5-7 business days by mail. ~24hrs online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Mississippi Startup Guide
Form F0001: Mississippi Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Mississippi Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) Registration
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Mississippi Charitable Organization Registration or Mississippi Charitable Notice of Exemption
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Mississippi Charitable Registration or Exemption: $50
Incorporation: ~2-3 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Missouri Startup Guide
Form Corp-52: Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Missouri Online Business Registration or Form 2643: Missouri Tax Registration Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Missouri Charitable Organization - Initial Registration Statement
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Missouri Charitable Registration: $15
Incorporation: ~1-7 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Montana Startup Guide
Form 54: Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Montana Tax Registration, if applicable
Montana Tax-Exempt Status Request Form
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $20
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~10 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Nebraska Startup Guide
Nebraska Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form 20: Nebraska Tax Application, if required
Form 4: Nebraska Exemption Application for Sales and Use Tax
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $10 + $5/page
Nebraska tax application: usually $0
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~1-2 business days online
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Nevada Startup Guide
Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Acceptance of Appointment by Registered Agent
Initial/Annual List of Officers and Directors
Nevada State Business License Application (or Exemption)
Nevada Charitable Solicitation Registration, if required
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form APP-01.00: Nevada Common Business Registration
Form APP-02.01: Application for Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Charitable/Religious/Educational Organizations
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Nevada Nonprofit Corporation Registration Information (Campaigns), if required
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50 + optional $125-$1,000 expedite fee
Initial list: $50
Nevada business license: $200 ($0 if exempt)
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: Immediately online
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
New Hampshire Startup Guide
Form NP-1: Articles of Agreement of a New Hampshire Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form NHCT-1: Application for Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
New Hampshire charitable registration: $25
Incorporation: ~10-14 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
New Jersey Startup Guide
Public Records Filing for New Business Entity
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form NJ-REG: Business Registration Form
Form REG-1E: Sales Tax Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
New Jersey Charitable Registration (Form CRI-200 or Form CRI-300R, depending on gross contributions)
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $75
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
New Jersey charitable registration: $30 - $250
Incorporation: ~4 weeks. Expedited processing available for a fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
New Mexico Startup Guide
Form DNP: Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Initial Report
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form ACD-31015: Application for Business Tax Identification Number
Form ACD-31050: Application for Nontaxable Transaction Certificates
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
NM-COROS Charitable Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25 + optional $100-150 expedite fee
Initial Report: $10
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
New Mexico charitable registration: $0
Incorporation: ~3 months. ~2 business days for $100 expedite fee. ~1 business day for $150 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
New York Startup Guide
New York Agency Approval of Purpose, if required
Form DOS1511-f-l: New York Not-for-Profit Certificate of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
NYS Tax Registration, if required
NYC Tax Registration, if required
Form CT-247: Application for Exemption from Corporation Franchise Taxes by a Not-for-Profit Organization
Form ST-119.2: Application for an Exempt Organization Certificate
NYS Property tax exemption form(s)
NYC Property tax exemption, if required
Form CHAR 410: Registration Statement for Charitable Organizations
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $75 + optional $25-150 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
NYS charitable registration: $25 to solicit contributions ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~14 business days. Within 24 hours for $25 expedite fee. On the same day for $75 expedite fee. Within 2 hours of receipt for $150 expedite fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
North Carolina Startup Guide
Form N-01: Articles of Incorporation for Nonprofit
Form N-14: Tax Exempt Status Information
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form NC-BR: Business Registration Application for Income Tax Withholding, Sales and Use Tax, and Machinery and Equipment Tax, if applicable
Form CD-345: Corporate Franchise and Income Tax Questionnaire for Nonprofits
NC Solicitation License Application - Charitable or Sponsor Organization, if required
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $60 + optional $100-200 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
North Carolina charitable registration: $0-$200 depending on gross contributions ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~5-7 business days. 24 hours for $100 expedite fee. Same day for $200 expedite fee (submit by noon).
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
North Dakota Startup Guide
Form SFN-13003: North Dakota Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Apply for EIN
IRS Form 1023: Application for 501(c)(3) Exemption
IRS Determination Letter
Form ACD-31015: Application for Business Tax Identification Number
Form ACD-31050: Application for Nontaxable Transaction Certificates
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form SFN-11300: Charitable Organization Registration Statement
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $40
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
North Dakota charitable registration: $25
Incorporation: ~30 days. No expedite options available.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Ohio Startup Guide
Form 532B: Initial Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Ohio Business Gateway Tax Registration
Form STEC-B: Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Ohio Charitable Organization Registration (online)
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $99
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Ohio Charitable Registration: $50 - $200
Incorporation: ~3-7 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Oklahoma Startup Guide
Form SOS 0009-07/12: Certificate of Incorporation (Oklahoma Not for Profit Corporation)
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form 40001: Oklahoma Business Registration Application
Form 13-16-A: Application for Sales Tax Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form SOS 101A-01/13: Registration Statement of Charitable Organization
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Oklahoma Business Registration: fees for needed licenses
Oklahoma Charitable Registration: $15 - $65
Incorporation: ~7-10 business days by mail. ~1 business day online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Oregon Startup Guide
Form 30: Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form RF-C: Registration for Charitable Organizations
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $50
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~7-10 business days by mail. ~1-2 business days by fax. Instantly online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Pennsylvania Startup Guide
Form DSCB:15-5306/7102B-2: Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
Pennsylvania docketing statement
Pennsylvania incorporation publishing
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form PA-100: Enterprise Registration Form
Form REV-72: Sales Tax Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form BCO-10: Charitable Organization Registration Statement, if not exempt
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $125
Incorporation publishing: ~$200
EIN: $0
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
PA-100: $0 + fees for needed licenses
Pennsylvania Charitable Registration: usually $0 due to exemption
Incorporation: ~14 business days
EIN: Immediately online
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
PA-100: varies based on needed tax accounts/licenses
Our Resources:
Rhode Island Startup Guide
Form 200: Non-Profit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form BAR: Business Application and Registration, if required
Application for Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization from the Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Charitable Trust Registration Statement, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $35
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Rhode Island Form BAR: varies based on taxes/licenses/permits required
Rhode Island sales tax exemption: $25
Rhode Island charitable trust registration: $50, if applicable
Incorporation: ~7 business days by mail or online. Same day for in-person filings.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
South Carolina Startup Guide
Form NP: Non-Profit Corporation Domestic Articles of Incorporation
Articles of Incorporation 501(c)(3) Attachment
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form SCDOR-111: South Carolina Department of Revenue Tax Registration Application
Form ST-387: Application for Sales Tax Exemption for Exempt Organizations
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
South Carolina Registration Statement for a Charitable Organization or Application for Registration Exemption
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
South Carolina Form SCDOR-111: varies based on taxes/licenses/permits required
South Carolina charitable registration: $50 (or $0 if filing exemption)
Incorporation: ~7-10 business days by mail. ~1-2 business days online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
South Dakota Startup Guide
Articles of Incorporation Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
South Dakota Tax License Application (online), if required
Form SD EForm-1932-V10: South Dakota Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30 + optional $50 expedite fee
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
South Dakota Tax License Application: varies based on taxes/licenses/permits required
Incorporation: ~3-5 business days. Expedited service is available for a $50 fee and is defined as completion sooner than the normal course of business upon request.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Tennessee Startup Guide
Form SS-4418: Charter Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form RV-F1300501: Tennessee Department of Revenue Application for Registration
Form RV-F1306901: Application for Registration - Sales and Use Tax Exempt Entities
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Charitable Registration: Form SS-6001: Application for Registration of a Charitable Organization and Form SS-6002: Summary of Financial Activities of a Charitable Organization OR Form SS-6042: Exemption Request
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $100
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Tennessee charitable registration: $50 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~4 business days by mail. ~2 days online. Immediately in-person.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Texas Startup Guide
Form 202: Certificate of Formation - Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Texas Tax Forms, if required
Texas Application for Exemption - Charitable Organizations (or similar form)
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~3-5 business days by mail or fax.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Utah Startup Guide
Form SS-4418: Charter Nonprofit Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form TC-69: Utah State Business and Tax Registration
Utah Business License Registration
Form TC-160: Application for Sales Tax Exemption Number for Religious or Charitable Institutions
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Utah Charitable Organization Permit Application Form or Request for Exemption pursuant to Charitable Solicitations Act
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Utah charitable registration: $100 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~14 business days by mail or fax. ~1 business day online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Vermont Startup Guide
Articles of Incorporation Form - Nonprofits and Cooperatives
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form S-1: Vermont Application for Business Tax Account
Form S-3: Vermont Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for Resale and Exempt Organizations
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $125
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~5-7 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Virginia Startup Guide
Form SCC819: Articles of Incorporation of a Virginia Nonstock Corporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form R-1: Virginia Department of Taxation Business Registration Form
Form NPO: Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form 102: Charitable Organization Registration or Form 100: Virginia Exemption Application for a Charitable or Civic Organization
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $75
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Virginia charitable registration: $100 + $30-$325 depending on contributions ($10 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~7 business days by mail. ~3-7 business day online. Expedited options available for a fee.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Washington Startup Guide
Washington Nonprofit Corporation - Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form BLS-700-028: Washington Business License Application, if applicable
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Washington Charitable Organization Registration
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $30 by mail. $80 expedited by mail. $50 online.
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Washington Business License Application: $19, if applicable
Washington Charitable Organization Registration: $60 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~2 months by mail. ~2-3 business days expedited by mail or online.
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
West Virginia Startup Guide
Form CD-1NP: West Virginia Articles of Incorporation with Non-Profit IRS Attachment
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form WV/BUS-APP: West Virginia Office of Business Registration
Form F0003: Certificate of Exemption
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form CHR-1: West Virginia Registration Statement of Charitable Organizations, if not exempt
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
West Virginia charitable registration: $15-50 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~1-2 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Wisconsin Startup Guide
Form 102: Articles of Incorporation - Nonstock Corporations
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Form BTR-101: Application for Business Tax Registration
Form S-103: Application for Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exempt Status (CES)
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
Form 296: Charitable Organization Registration Statement
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $35
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Wisconsin business tax registration: $20
Wisconsin charitable registration: $15 ($0 if exempt)
Incorporation: ~4-7 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months
Our Resources:
Wyoming Startup Guide
Form NP-ArticlesIncorporation: Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form SS-4: Obtain an EIN
IRS Form 1023: 501(c) Tax Exempt Application
IRS Determination Letter
Wyoming SSUTA Certificate of Exemption Application
URS Charitable Registration, if applicable
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Report
Incorporation: $25
501(c): $275 or $600 IRS fee
Incorporation: ~3-5 business days
501(c): 2 weeks to 3 months