Appointment Of Director Format In Massachusetts
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This data can be accessed using DLS's Corporation Book Online Search page or by viewing one of the Data Files available on this page. The Corporation Book Online Search lets you search for Massachusetts corporations, financial institutions or insurance companies using keywords.
Most charitable nonprofits that are recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt have an obligation to file IRS Form 990, which is an annual information return to be filed with the IRS by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization's accounting period.
At least 51% of the organization's Board of Directors and Voting Membership must be either women, veterans, and/or members of one of our statutorily defined minority groups. The same Board of Directors and Voting Membership must control the NPO's daily and long-term operations.
Must be a state resident or a company that provides registered agent services. Must have a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in the state of Massachusetts where they can accept legal documents (service of process) and official mail. This location is called a registered office.
Changing officers of a corporation involves filing the articles of incorporation while adhering to Massachusetts state codes. Directors add officers formally at an annual directors meeting but can do so at any time within the scope of the bylaws.
501(c)(3) nonprofits apply using Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ. Review the criteria for each application and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements set out by the IRS. Other types of nonprofits, including 501(c)(4)s and 501(c)(6)s, apply using Form 1024.
In order to lawfully do business in Massachusetts, state law requires a Foreign Corporation to file a certificate of registration as an organization with the Secretary of State within 10 days after it starts to transact business in the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts doesn't require a general business license, but different counties and municipalities within the commonwealth might have different requirements for conducting business.
In order to register as a Massachusetts foreign corporation, you'll need to file a Massachusetts Foreign Corporation Certificate of Registration with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This costs $400 to file. You'll also need to include the certificate of good standing from your home state.
Every corporation authorized to transact business in the commonwealth MUST file an annual report with the Corporations Division within two and one half (2½) months after the close of the corporation's fiscal year end. M.G.L.A. c156D § 16.22; 950 CMR 113.57.
