Non-Profit Companies: Formation and Tax Exempt Status
How to create and form a non-profit company, requirements for IRC § 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, best practices for maintaining tax exempt status and more.
View ArticleBenefits of Incorporating a Nonprofit Organization
What are the benefits of incorporating your nonprofit organization? Tax exemptions, fundraising and donations, reduced postage costs and more.
View ArticleHow to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation
List of steps necessary to create a nonprofit organization / corporation and tax exempt 501(c)(3) company. Introduction on formation and walk through the process of starting your own nonprofit.
View ArticleDefining the Purpose of a Nonprofit Organization
How to define your nonprofit organization, create a mission statement and maximize its ability to be remembered - second article in series of "How to Create your Nonprofit Organization."
View ArticleHow to Choose a Good Company Name
Best practices on how to select a good company name when creating a new corporation including federal trademarks, state databases, domain name issues and registration and more.
View ArticleHow to Select a Board of Directors
Explanation of the functions of the board and best practices on how to choose them. Covers both nonprofit organizations and for-profit corporations, legal duties, corporate responsibilities and more.
View ArticleTax-Exempt Status For Nonprofit Organizations
Determine whether your organization may be tax-exempt under IRS rules. An easy to understand review of IRS 501(c) rules to help you avoid erroneous filing and the waste of time and money.
View ArticleStarting a Business Checklist: Operations, Licensing, Reporting
A detailed checklist to use when registering a new business, including a partnership, corporation, LLC or PC / PLLC. Understand how to incorporate, fill out required forms, determine the fees, search...
View ArticleWhat is a Registered Agent? When are they Required?
A registered agent - also known as a "statutory agent" or a "resident agent" - is a person or entity designated by a business or a corporation to receive official and legal documents. They can receive...
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