Start A Non Profit 501(c)(3) in Ohio

Non Profit Formation in Ohio

To form a non profit corporation in Ohio, you must file Articles of Incorporation with the Ohio Secretary State, designated on Form 532. The filing fee is $125.00.

Tax Exemptions

Non profit corporations are exempt from Ohio’s corporate franchise tax. For information on obtaining the procedure for obtaining exemption from sales and use tax, you can contact Ohio’s Department of Taxation at http://tax.ohio.gov.

Charitable Solicitation

Most charitable organizations which intend to solicit contributions in Ohio are required to register and submit a financial report with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The required registration form is the Charitable Registration Statement or the Unified Registration Statement (URS). When filing for the first time, the organization must submit the foregoing Registration Statement, copy of the instrument creating the organization (articles), and copy of the IRS determination letter of exempt status. After the initial registration, an organization must file an annual report each year when it has gross receipts of more than $5,000. For more information,you can access the Attorney General’s site at www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/

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