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Non-Profit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
This section contains information and resources for small business owners who are interested in forming a non-profit (tax-exempt) organization. Here you will find tips on legal issues related to non-profit organizations -- including making sure your company receives the 501(c)3) tax exemption -- and a "Non-Profit QuickStart" tool that walks you through each phase of the startup process.
Learn About Non-Profit Organizations
The Legal and Tax Basics
- Nonprofit Basics
- Nonprofits FAQ
- Five Reasons to Incorporate Your Nonprofit Association
- Becoming a Tax Exempt Organization
- Protecting Your Nonprofit Corporation's Tax-Exempt Status
- Do You Need an Employer / Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)?
- Are A Nonprofit's Finances Public Information?
- Tax Concerns When Your Nonprofit Corporation Earns Money
Tools & Resources
FindLaw QuickStart: Forming a Non-Profit
- How to Form a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
- Checklist: Starting Your Non-Profit Corporation
- Naming Your Business
- Federal Start-Up Requirements - Federal licenses and permits for business
- State Start-Up Requirements - State licenses and permits for business
- Local Start-Up Requirements - Local licenses and permits for business
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