State filing requirements for Idaho.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/business
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/forms/business
Additional info
 
Fee: $31.75
Processing: 7 business days (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/business
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/auth?from=/records/business
Due: By the last day of the month of your incorporation date (For example, if your incorporation date is 1/15/13, your annual report would be due by 1/31 each year.) ; (then) Annually, by the last day of the month of your incorporation date
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Charity registration

Not required for Idaho.
 
Income/franchise tax exemption

Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption

Not required for Idaho.
More: http://tax.idaho.gov/pubs/EBR00050_09-29-2006.pdf
Notes
 
In general, nonprofit organizations are not exempt from sales tax on purchases made or goods sold in Idaho. Additional information can be found below.
Tax department

Not required for Idaho.
Raffles (games of chance)

Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Notes
 
Limited to 12 per year. Maximum value of cash prize is $1,000. Must be in existence for 1 year. Must include 3 Idaho State Police Background Check,
Filing information
 
Link: https://www.idaholottery.com/charitable-gaming/faqs
Due: Before event
Fee: $100.00
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