State filing requirements for Oklahoma.

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://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/corpinquiryfind.aspx
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/default.aspx
Additional info
 
Fee: $26
Processing: 1-3 business days (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report

Not required for Oklahoma.
Business entity search
 
https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/corpinquiryfind.aspx
Charity registration

Filing exemption available!
 
Rule: Exemption available if affiliated with an educational institution.
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser.
Link: https://parentbooster.org/resources/oklahoma-booster-club-charitable-organization-exemption
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.sos.ok.gov/charity/filings.aspx
Due: Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing)
Fee: $15.60 (contibutions ≤ $10000); $67.60 (> $10000)
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.sos.ok.gov/charity/filings.aspx
Due: Annually by registration anniversary date
Fee: $15.60 (contibutions ≤ $10000); $67.60 (> $10000)
Income/franchise tax exemption

Notes
 
Organizations exempt from federal income tax are automatically exempt from Oklahoma state income tax, however you must file an Oklahoma tax return, annually. Form 512E
Initial form
 
Link: n/a
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Renewal form
 
Link: Form 512E
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/forms/businesses/corporate-income-tax/past-year/2022/512-E-2022.pdf
Due: Annually, by same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after your fiscal year end)
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
Available only for Parent-Teacher Associations or Organizations (PTAs or PTOs).
Initial form
 
Link: Packet E - Oklahoma Sales Tax Exemption Packet
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/forms/businesses/general/Packet-E.pdf
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Tax department

Not required for Oklahoma.
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
 
Raffles not allowed, but Bingos are
Filing information
 
Link: https://www.ok.gov/able/Business_Application_Forms/
Due: Before event
Fee: $100.00
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