Ohio requires charitable organizations located in Ohio and groups that ask Ohioans for contributions to register and file annual reports. Go to OhioAttorneyGeneral for more information. Apply for a nonprofit postal permit.
Real property used by a school, church, public college, veteran's organization, or for public recreation may be granted tax exemption by the Ohio Department of Taxation, if shown to be operating for nonprofit purposes.
Ohio requires charitable organizations located in Ohio and groups that ask Ohioans for contributions to register and file annual reports. Go to OhioAttorneyGeneral for more information. Apply for a nonprofit postal permit.
Traditionally, when starting a nonprofit, the best choice for legal structure is to form a nonprofit corporation at the state level and to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exemption at the federal level.
An LLC in Ohio can be for a profit or nonprofit purpose.
Business sales to charitable nonprofit organizations are generally exempt from sales tax (excluding motor vehicles). For the exemption to apply, the sale must be made to church, 501(c)(3) organization, or any other nonprofit operating exclusively for “charitable purposes.” R.C. 5739.02(B)(12).
An Ohio nonprofit needs a board of directors to oversee operations. The State of Ohio requires nonprofits to have at least three directors on the board. The nonprofit board positions of president, secretary, and treasurer must be filled, but do not need to be held by directors.
File a complaint with the Attorney General or by calling 800-282-0515. How can the Attorney General's Office help my small business resolve problems we have in the marketplace? The Attorney General works to resolve problems through informal dispute resolution.
Tax Obligations All nonprofit organizations are required to file an annual tax return (generally, IRS Form 990) even when no taxes are due. A nonprofit organization should consult with an attorney and/or tax adviser about its tax obligations.
An Ohio nonprofit needs a board of directors to oversee operations. The State of Ohio requires nonprofits to have at least three directors on the board. The nonprofit board positions of president, secretary, and treasurer must be filled, but do not need to be held by directors.