Bylaws And Regulations For Nonprofit Organizations In Phoenix
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12 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona Name Your Organization. Name Incorporators and Directors. Appoint a Registered Agent. File Arizona Articles of Incorporation. Publish Incorporation. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Hold Organization Meeting and Establish Nonprofit Bylaws.
The minimum number of board members is set by state statute. Arizona requires one board member. Nonprofits do not need to be incorporated to receive tax exempt status from the IRS, but it is usually recommended.
For most organizations, the tax year ends December 31 so the Form 990 is due May 15. Exempt organizations no longer need to file either the Arizona Form 99 or copies of their federal Form 990 annually. Arizona does not offer an overall exemption for nonprofits, but they allow exemptions for some single transactions.
Arizona Business Licenses You may need to obtain local or state business licenses or permits, depending on the type of activities your nonprofit intends to engage in, and where it is located within the state.
12 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona Name Your Organization. Name Incorporators and Directors. Appoint a Registered Agent. File Arizona Articles of Incorporation. Publish Incorporation. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Hold Organization Meeting and Establish Nonprofit Bylaws.
12 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona Name Your Organization. Name Incorporators and Directors. Appoint a Registered Agent. File Arizona Articles of Incorporation. Publish Incorporation. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Hold Organization Meeting and Establish Nonprofit Bylaws.
Unlike other states, Arizona does not provide a blanket exemption from Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) for nonprofits. Instead, the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) outline specific exemptions for nonprofits depending on their role in transactions—as either a business conducting taxable activities or a customer.
