Start A Non Profit 501(c)(3) in New Jersey

Non Profit Formation in New Jersey

To create a non profit organization in New Jersey, you must file a certificate of incorporation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue Corporate Filing Unit. The filing fee is $75.00 for non profit formation in New Jersey. For further information, you may contact the Division of Revenue Corporate Filing Unit at (609) 292-9292.

Tax Exemptions

If your non profit is a 501(c)(3) organization, it may apply for exemption from payment of sales and use tax by completing Form REG-1E and submitting said form to the Division of Revenue. Once approved, you will be issued ST-5, Exempt Organization Certificate, from the Division, which Certificate you can provide to vendors. Non profit organizations are generally exempt from payment of New Jersey corporate income tax. You should contact the Department of Treasury for further information.

Charitable Solicitation

Most 501(c)(3) organizations which intend to solicitation donations from the public, except for those which are exempt by law, are required to register with the Charities Registration Section of the Division of Consumer Affairs. To register your charitable organization for the first time, your organization must file either Form CRI-1501 (longer application) or CRI-200 (shorter application) with the Charities Registration Section. The initial registration must include a copy of the organization’s articles of incorporation, bylaws, IRS recognition letter and most recently filed IRS Form 990. Registration fees depend on the amount of contributions to your organization. For further information, you may contact the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs.

To start a charitable organization (501c3) in New Jersey, our total price is $465. You can reach us at 561-988-3083 or via email at info@startmycharity.com