State filing requirements for Illinois.

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

Sections
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://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/corp.html
Form
 
Link: https://apps.ilsos.gov/nfparticles/
Additional info
 
Fee: $50
Processing: 4 weeks (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://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/corp.html
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://apps.ilsos.gov/nfpannualreports/
Due: The month in which the company is organized will be the anniversary month. All annual reports will be due prior to the first day of this anniversary month.
Fee: $11.00
Charity registration
Initial form
 
Link: Form CO-1
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/FormCO1RegistrationStatement.pdf

Form CO-2
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/CO2FinancialInformation.pdf
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: $15.00
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • A list of the names, mailing addresses and daytime telephone numbers of all officers, directors and/or trustees
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form
 
Link: Charitable Organization Annual Report
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/FormAG990ILCharitableOrganizationAnnualReport.pdf
Due: Within 6 months following the fiscal year end
Fee: $15.00
Required attachments:

  • Your most recent 990 series return
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption
Notes
 
Sales tax exemption in Illinois is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file.
Initial form
 
Link: STAX-1 Application for Sales Tax Exemption
https://www2.illinois.gov/rev/businesses/nonprofits/Pages/default.aspx
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Tax department
Not required for Illinois.
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
 
Permits given by local counties.
Filing information
 
Link: https://www.elections.il.gov/campaigndisclosure/howtoraffle.aspx
Due: Before event
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
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