Bylaws For Nonprofit Template 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
