State filing requirements for Mississippi.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx |
| Link: | https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/portal.aspx |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
| Processing: | 1-3 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
| Failure to file an annual report if/when requested may result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx |
| Link: | http://www.sos.ms.gov/BusinessServices/Pages/Annual-Reports.aspx |
| Due: | Can be requested by the Secretary of State, but not more than every 5 years. |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Charity registration
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Booster clubs may be exempt if affiliated with an eligible school. |
| Link: | http://www.sos.ms.gov/FeesForms/CharityExemptionForm.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | https://www.sos.ms.gov/Charities/Pages/How-Do-I-Register.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: | https://www.sos.ms.gov/Charities/Pages/How-Do-I-Register.aspx |
| Due: | This renewal is due on the expiration date of the previous year’s registration (this date can be found on the certificate of registration issued to you by the Secretary of State.) The renewal form is the same form you submitted initially, with the addition of the supplement found at the end. (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
| It is recommended that you file a copy of your annual 990 tax return with the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. |
| Link: | n/a |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Sales tax exemption
| More: | http://www.dor.ms.gov/taxareas/sales/SalesTaxFAQs.html |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
| Rule: |
Raffle receipts of less than $0.00
Bingo must be hosted at school and no prizes |
| Link: | http://www.msgamingcommission.com/index.php/regulations/charitable_gaming |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
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