Start A Non Profit 501(c)(3) in North Carolina

Non Profit Formation in North Carolina

To create a nonprofit corporation in North Carolina, you must file articles of incorporation with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State. Among other items, the articles of incorporation must contain the legal name of the corporation, a statement that the entity is a “charitable or religious corporation” (if it’s going to be a charity), a registered agent and registered office in the state of North Carolina, and other provisions. The articles must be submitted to the Department of the Secretary of State along with a $60.00 filing fee. For further information, you can contact the Secretary of State at (919) 807-2225.

Tax Exemptions

In order to be exempt from North Carolina corporation income or franchise taxes, a non profit corporation must apply for tax exemption with the State of North Carolina. A charitable non profit organization which is tax exempt as a 501(c)(3) must apply to obtain exemption from North Carolina’s income or franchise taxes by filing form FTB 3500A with the Franchise Tax Board. Before the North Carolina Franchise Tax Board grants tax exempt status, North Carolina may require that the organization obtain a Federal determination letter from the IRS before issuing a state exemption determination letter. For more information regarding exemption as a charitable organization in North Carolina, you can contact the Franchise Tax Board at http://www.ftb.ca.gov.

Charitable Solicitation

In North Carolina, a charitable organization, regardless of assets, must register with the Registry of Charitable Trusts of the Office of Attorney General. To register, the charitable organization must submit articles of incorporation and bylaws and pay an initial registration fee of $25.00. The charity must complete and fill out Form CT-1, which form is available on the North Carolina Attorney General’s Website. In addition, registration renewal fees must be paid by charities with gross annual revenues of $25,000 or more.

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