Indiana

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

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch
Additional info
 
Fee: $31
Processing: 5 business days (estimate)
Signatures: Original signature required

Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file a report every other year at the end of the month of the entity’s formation. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://inbiz.in.gov/business-filings/business-entityreport
Due: Biennially, by the end of the incorporation anniversary month.
Fee: $22.00

Charity registration

 

Income/franchise tax exemption

 

Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
Sales tax exemption in Indiana is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file.
Initial form
 
Link: Form NP-20A
https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=2813
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form
 
Link: Form NP-20A
https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=2813
Due: Due by same day as 990 (15th day of the 5th month after the fiscal year end)
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents

Tax department

Raffle (games of chance)

Notes
 
Must be in existence for 3 years.
Filing information
 
Link: https://www.in.gov/igc/2339.htm
Due: Before event
Fee: $50.00