Nevada

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

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://esos.nv.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch
Form
 
Link: http://nvsos.gov/sos/home/showdocument?id=884
Attachments:

  • Customer Order Instructions form
  • Articles of Incorporation form (including incorporator and Registered Agent signature)
  • Initial List of Directors
  • Charitable Solicitation information
  • New price is $100 total ($50 AOI state fee and Initial List of Officers $50 state fee)
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Additional info
 
Fee: $102.50
Processing: 5 business days (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time

Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://esos.nv.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/account/login
Due: Annually, by the last day of the month of your incorporation anniversary date
Fee: $51.25

Charity registration

Charity search
 
http://nvsos.gov/sosentitysearch/
Initial form (e-file)
 
Link: Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement
https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home
Due: Prior to soliciting funds
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Renewal form (e-file)
 
Link: Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement
https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home
Due: Annually, upon filing the corporate annual report.
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge

Income/franchise tax exemption

 
Notes
 
Nevada has no state income tax.

Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
To obtain exemption from sales tax in Nevada, you must complete the following form.
Initial form
 
Link: Application for Sales/Use Tax Exemption
https://tax.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/REV-F005-Application-for-Sales-Use-Tax-Exemption-RCE1.pdf
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Financial information (We recommend a copy of your budget for the current year, but any document showing sources of revenue and expenses for a twelve month period will work).
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents
Renewal form
 
Link: Application for Sales/Use Tax Exemption
https://tax.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/REV-F005-Application-for-Sales-Use-Tax-Exemption-RCE1.pdf
Due: Your sales tax exemption will expire five years after receipt, at which time you will need to file the original form to renew your exemption.
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Financial information (We recommend a copy of your budget for the current year, but any document showing sources of revenue and expenses for a twelve month period will work).
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents

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