CHECKLIST TO START A NON-PROFIT
TASK |
FEES |
METHOD |
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1 | Company name reservation | $25 | http://www.sos.georgia.gov/corporations/name_reserve.htm |
2 | File the Articles of Incorporation | $100 | https://corp.sos.state.ga.us/Business/NonProfitCorp/Default.aspx?XID=b33b397f-9f54-492c-b3ad-71862b861e9d |
Transmittal Form 227. | |||
3 | Obtain an employer identification number (EIN) | $0 | https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp |
4 | Publish Intent to Incorporate | $35 | NOTICE OF INCORPORATION |
5 | Develop Organizational Documents | Articles of IncorporationCorporation By-laws
Business Plan / Program Development Plan Organizational Narrative |
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6 | Conduct Initial Meeting of the Board | MEETING | |
7 | Complete IRS 1023 forms | http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf | |
1023 Filing fee to IRS | $300 | FEE | |
8 | GA State Exempt 3065 form | $50 | https://etax.dor.ga.gov/inctax/2008_forms/TSD_Exemption_from_Georgia_Income_Tax_3605.pdf |
9 | Apply for Georgia State ID Number/DOL | PDF FORM | |
10 | Obtain Business License | $150 | CLERK OFFICE |