This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Bylaws For A Nonprofit Organization In Phoenix
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Transaction Privilege Tax License – A transaction privilege tax (TPT) license (commonly referred to as a sales tax, resale, wholesale, vendor or tax license) is required for businesses selling a product or engaging in a service subject to transaction privilege tax in the state.
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.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Arizona. AZ Rev Stat § 10-206 states that the “board of directors of a corporation shall adopt initial bylaws for the corporation.” This means that adopting bylaws is a legal requirement.
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.
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.
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Web access is available to the public at our Phoenix and Tucson offices. The nonprofit corporate name must satisfy the requirements of A.R.S. §§.Prepare nonprofit corporation Bylaws. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 10-3206 requires all Arizona nonprofit corporations to have Bylaws. Your bylaws are the governing document for your nonprofit. There are five steps to follow in establishing a nonprofit organization in Arizona and there are several very good resources that will help you. In Arizona, a nonprofit must be an Arizona corporation or LLC and file with both the IRS and the State of Arizona. 1. How and where do I submit documents for filing? 2. Why won't ACC staff help me fill out my form? The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.