Illinois
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 volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our clients.
| https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/corp.html |
| Link: | https://apps.ilsos.gov/nfparticles/ |
| Fee: | $50 / $75 (expedited) |
| Processing: | 10 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/corp.html |
| Link: | https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/annual_reports/nfp_instructions.html |
| Due: | By the 1st day of the month of the incorporation anniversary |
| Fee: | $11.00 |
Charity registration
Initial form
Renewal form
| Link: |
Form CO-1 http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/charities/co-1form.pdf Form CO-2 http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/charities/co-2form.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | $15.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Charitable Organization Annual Report http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/charities/ag990-annualreport.pdf |
| Due: | Within 6 months following the fiscal year end |
| Fee: | $15.00 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| Sales tax exemption in Illinois is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file. |
| 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.
Raffle (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.
| Permits given by local counties. |
| Link: | https://www.elections.il.gov/campaigndisclosure/howtoraffle.aspx |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |