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Form a Nonprofit Corporation

Incorporate a Nonprofit in a few simple steps and get your first year of registered agent service included.

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Overview

A Nonprofit Corporation is a legal entity formed for purposes other than generating profit for owners. Most are formed at the state level and then apply for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.

A Nonprofit Corporation is a legal entity formed for purposes other than generating profit for owners. Most are formed at the state level and then apply for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.

The three steps

1. File Articles of Incorporation with the state. 2. Adopt bylaws and appoint directors. 3. Apply for 501(c)(3) status using IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ.

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