They are necessary. Your nonprofit does not need to file bylaws with the Texas Secretary of State, but they are required to obtain tax-exempt status with the IRS.
The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.
Corporate bylaws are a company's foundational governing document. They lay out how things should run day-to-day and the processes for making important decisions. They serve as a legal contract between the corporation and its shareholders, directors, and officers and set the protocol for how the organization operates.
Corporations are legally required to adopt bylaws in Texas – Section 21.057 of the Texas Business Organizations Code states that the board of directors of a corporation shall adopt initial bylaws. So, if your company gets caught in a legal battle without bylaws, you could face some serious legal consequences.
To incorporate in Texas, here's everything you need to know. Choose a Corporate Name. Appoint a Registered Agent. File Certificate of Formation. Prepare Corporate Bylaws. Appoint Directors and Hold the First Meeting. Issue Stock. File a Texas Franchise Public Information Report. Obtain an EIN and Comply With Tax Requirements.
The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.
The Texas Business Organizations Code requires that for-profit corporations and professional corporations have at least one director, one president, and one secretary. A single person can be the president, secretary, sole director, and sole shareholder.
TEXAS SECRETARY of STATE JANE NELSON I. Domestic For-Profit Corporations (Sections 4.151 & 4.152, BOC) Articles/Certificate of Share Exchange 300.00 Restated Certificate of Formation/Articles of Incorporation 300.00 Change of Registered Agent/Office 15.00 Change of Address by Registered Agent 15.00111 more rows
When you're launching a corporation in the US, you must file articles of incorporation in advance. Doing so gives your business its official legal identity and access to liability protection, tax benefits, and more.