What do I need to do to start a non-profit organization?
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What do I need to do to start a non-profit organization?
For things such as non-profit incorporation, is it just a matter of sending in forms or are there other processes? Also, for a non-501(c)3 nonprofit, what taxes do they have to pay annualy or what forms are required to be filled out?
Asked on February 12, 2012 under Business Law, Washington
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to start a tax exempt corporation is to consult with a business attorney who creates such entities. You will need to create a corporation with associated bylaws and articles of incorporation and register the entity as a valid tax exempt corporation with the Internal Revenue Service.
You then will be required to adhere to the requirements federally as a tax exempt corporation, submit the required quarterly reports and federal and state tax returns in addition to keeping good minutes for the entity.
Tax exempt entities do not pay taxes, that is why they are called tax exempt entities.
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