State filing requirements for Ohio.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov/ |
| Link: | https://bsportal.ohiosos.gov/ |
| Fee: | $99 |
| Processing: | 1-3 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov/ |
| Link: | https://bsportal.ohiosos.gov/ |
| Due: | Every 5 years, by the incorporation anniversary date |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Charity registration
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Groups must also be organized and operated in conjunction with and for the benefit of students of primary and secondary schools (i.e., booster club). Full registration must be filed immediately upon exceeding the defined gross receipts threshold. Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: | http://charitableregistration.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | http://charitableregistration.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | Varies: $0, $50, $100, $200 |
| Link: | http://charitableregistration.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ |
| Due: | Annually, within 4.5 months of your fiscal year end |
| Fee: | Varies: $0, $50, $100, $200 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Sales tax exemption
| Organizations should use the Ohio Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption form STEC-B. Sales and use tax blanket exemption certificates are to be provided to vendors. This form does not need to be filed with the state but you should keep a copy of used certificates for your records. |
| Link: |
STEC-B http://www.tax.ohio.gov/portals/0/forms/fill-in/sales_and_use/exemption_certificates/ST_STEC_B_FI.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
| Rule: |
Raffle receipts of less than $0.00
501©(3) status |
| Link: | https://charitable.ohioago.gov/Charitable-Bingo |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
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