{"id":5345,"date":"2024-12-17T14:29:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-arizona.html"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:19:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-arizona.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746112227\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Arizona\/voting-states-maps-Arizona.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Arizona in Twelve Steps<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Arizona<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Start a Nonprofit in Arizona in Twelve Steps<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 29, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: left;\">To form a legal Arizona nonprofit, you&#8217;ll need to know the various steps \u2014 including filing articles of incorporation, assembling a board of directors, securing tax-exempt status, and more.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your nonprofit with confidence.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-arizona-in-content\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Callout\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $99 + filing fees.<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Twelve Steps To Create an Arizona Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Create and Name Your Nonprofit Business\">1. Create and Name Your Nonprofit Business<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Legally Protect Your Name\">2. Legally Protect Your Name<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Establish a Board of Directors\">3. Establish a Board of Directors<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. Create Bylaws\">4. Create Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. Appoint a Corporate Statutory Agent for Service of Process\">5. Appoint a Corporate Statutory Agent for Service of Process<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. Hold the First Board Meeting\">6. Hold the First Board Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Incorporate\">7. Incorporate<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Publish the Articles of Incorporation\">8. Publish the Articles of Incorporation<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. File for Your Federal and State Employer Identification Numbers\">9. File for Your Federal and State Employer Identification Numbers<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. Register Your Nonprofit with the IRS and Apply for Federal Tax-Exempt Status\">10. Register Your Nonprofit with the IRS and Apply for Federal Tax-Exempt Status<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eleven\" title=\"11. Apply for Arizona State Tax Exemption\">11. Apply for Arizona State Tax Exemption<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Twelve\" title=\"12. Secure Necessary Insurance for Your Employees\">12. Secure Necessary Insurance for Your Employees<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Starting a nonprofit&nbsp;in Arizona requires thorough business planning&nbsp; as well as some unique legal considerations. Arizona state statutes and rules governing nonprofits are complex, requiring patience and attention to detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Arizona Nonprofit Corporations<\/h2>\n<p>There are no specific limitations to the types of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-corporation-faq.html\">nonprofit corporations<\/a>&nbsp;you can open in Arizona. If your nonprofit will seek tax-exempt status, it has to be eligible for Internal Revenue Service (IRS)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-and-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit taxation status<\/a>. This status is generally limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charitable organizations<\/li>\n<li>Churches and religious organizations<\/li>\n<li>Private foundations<\/li>\n<li>Certain political organizations<\/li>\n<li>Educational organizations<\/li>\n<li>Social welfare organizations<\/li>\n<li>Some social clubs, civic leagues, labor organizations, and business leagues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An Arizona&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-arizona&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>&nbsp;corporation may either be a tax-paying or a tax-exempt organization. If your nonprofit will apply for tax exemption, follow the directions below.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona nonprofits may or may not have members. If there are no members, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/what-is-corporate-governance-.html\">board of directors<\/a>&nbsp;governs the organization. If there are members, the members elect the board. An example of this is when your local Elks Lodge members vote on the board of directors for the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona does not require a nonprofit to register with the state to solicit contributions. It is only one of 11 states to allow this.<\/p>\n<h2>Costs To Start a Nonprofit Corporation<\/h2>\n<p>Startup costs will vary depending on your type of nonprofit and where it operates. In general, expect to pay at least a few dollars to start your Arizona nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>There are various state filing fees noted in the appropriate sections below. In addition, unless you have a volunteer lawyer, you may have legal fees. If opening a physical location, you may deal with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azdor.gov\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business licenses<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/commercial-zoning.html\">zoning requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icons fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-main\"\n        \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-bottom\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-subtitle\"><p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-content fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n            <div>\n                <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-legal-zoom-cta-title\">Let&#8217;s start your nonprofit!<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-description\"><p>Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom. <b>Nonprofit registration starts at $99 + filing fees.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-cta-button diy-biz-affiliate\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Banner\" aria-disabled=\"false\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-az-mcta\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Get Started<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Twelve Steps To Create an Arizona Nonprofit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"One\">Create and Name Your Nonprofit Business<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Creating and protecting your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-a-business-name.html\">\u00a0nonprofit&#8217;s business name<\/a>\u00a0should be one of your first actions. This process can be complex and time-consuming, but completing all the steps is necessary to ensure you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/how-to-search-for-trademarks.html\">avoid infringement<\/a>\u00a0and operate legally in Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>First, choose a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/pros-and-cons-business-name-choices.html\">distinctive name<\/a>. Arizona law requires that your nonprofit&#8217;s name be unique and different from another company&#8217;s name, whether nonprofit or for-profit.<\/p>\n<p>Search the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecorp.azcc.gov\/EntitySearch\/Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business entity database<\/a>\u00a0to ensure your chosen name is not in use by any other Arizona company.<\/p>\n<p>Just because you don&#8217;t find your selected name in the ACC database doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean you can use that name. You still have to go through the nonprofit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/the-basics-of-small-business-incorporation.html\">incorporation process<\/a>\u00a0for the state to determine that your chosen name is acceptable.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Two\">Legally Protect Your Name<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Next, ensure no one else can use your nonprofit&#8217;s name in business or online. Check to see if the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/registering-for-a-domain-name-trademark-what-you-should-know.html\">internet domain name<\/a>&nbsp;is available. You can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/resources\/pages\/registrars-0d-2012-02-25-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICANN&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internic.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InterNIC<\/a>&nbsp;to determine the availability of a domain name. Reserve it immediately if it is available \u2014 this typically costs $10 to $20.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to operate nationally or across multiple states, you should trademark your nonprofit&#8217;s name with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States Patent and Trademark Office<\/a>&nbsp;(USPTO). You can apply for your federal trademark online through their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trademark Electronic Application System<\/a>&nbsp;(TEAS). This will cost you $250 to $350.<\/p>\n<p>Your nonprofit&#8217;s name is protected as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademark-protection-by-use-or-by-registration.html\">common law trademark<\/a>&nbsp;while your application is pending.<\/p>\n<p>Once you receive your federal trademark, register it with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.azsos.gov\/apps\/tntp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona secretary of state<\/a>&nbsp;as a Trade Name. You may also trademark your name with just the state, without a federal trademark.<\/p>\n<p>Now that your nonprofit name is officially yours and conforms to Arizona law, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/enforcing-trademark-rights.html\">enforce trademark rights<\/a>&nbsp;and prevent others from using it.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Three\">Establish a Board of Directors<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Every Arizona nonprofit must have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>. However, there are no particular legal qualifications for serving on the board, and the board&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/az\/title-10-corporations-and-associations\/az-rev-st-sect-10-803.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legally has to have only one board member<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the skills and value they bring to your organization, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundraising experience<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in your nonprofit&#8217;s field<\/li>\n<li>Organization and strategic thinking<\/li>\n<li>Networking and community connections<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to your nonprofit&#8217;s mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose your board members carefully.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Four\">Create Bylaws<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/az\/title-10-corporations-and-associations\/az-rev-st-sect-10-3206\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona law<\/a>&nbsp;requires all corporations&#8217; boards of directors to create bylaws.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">Bylaws are the internal rules<\/a>&nbsp;of the corporation. The board must officially adopt the bylaws before your nonprofit corporation can legally function.<\/p>\n<p>Your bylaws should address certain aspects of your organization. While you can add more details to your bylaws, be sure to include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The business name you registered or reserved with the Arizona secretary of state<\/li>\n<li>Your nonprofit&#8217;s business address and street address<\/li>\n<li>Your organization&#8217;s purpose<\/li>\n<li>Names of board officers and their positions<\/li>\n<li>Your nonprofit&#8217;s removal policy for officers and a statement of how your organization agrees to add new officers<\/li>\n<li>Rules about quorum (the minimum number of members required at a meeting to conduct official business)<\/li>\n<li>Date of the board of directors annual meeting<\/li>\n<li>A dissolution clause, or the process for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">ending your nonprofit&#8217;s operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to make amendments to the bylaws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should also draft a conflict-of-interest policy. If applying for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/how-to-apply-for-501c3-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)(3) status<\/a>, the IRS will require you to present a conflict-of-interest policy in addition to your bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>A conflict of interest policy is a written agreement detailing a process to follow if a member&#8217;s personal interests or relationships interfere with their ability to make impartial decisions in the nonprofit&#8217;s best interest.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Five\">Appoint a Corporate Statutory Agent for Service of Process<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Incorporation papers must include a statutory&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">agent for service of process<\/a>. An Arizona agent for service of process must be at least one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An individual who resides in Arizona<\/li>\n<li>A domestic business, nonprofit corporation, or limited liability corporation formed under Arizona law<\/li>\n<li>A foreign business, nonprofit corporation, or limited liability corporation authorized to transact business under Arizona law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/m002-statutory-agent-acceptance.pdf?sfvrsn=50c6b82b_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statutory Agent Acceptance Form<\/a>&nbsp;must accompany the articles of incorporation.<\/p>\n<p>You must also appoint&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/corporate-officer-definition.html\">corporate officers<\/a>, with the procedures for appointing them included in your bylaws. The corporation can have any type of organizational structure.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to corporate officers, you must also appoint incorporators. An&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/incorporator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incorporator<\/a>&nbsp;signs the articles of incorporation.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/az\/title-10-corporations-and-associations\/az-rev-st-sect-10-201\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona law<\/a>&nbsp;only requires one incorporator.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Six\">Hold the First Board Meeting<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Once you create your board, it should conduct its first meeting as soon as possible. This meeting should accomplish several critical pieces of business, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing the board&#8217;s role<\/li>\n<li>Adopting bylaws<\/li>\n<li>Appointing a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-become-a-registered-agent.html\">registered agent<\/a>\u00a0for service of process<\/li>\n<li>Appointing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/corporate-officer-definition.html\">corporate officers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Beginning the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/the-basics-of-small-business-incorporation.html\">incorporation process<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creating statements of organizational purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If not already accomplished, you must appoint an incorporator at this initial organizational meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona law then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/az\/title-10-corporations-and-associations\/az-rev-st-sect-10-2058\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">requires annual board meetings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Seven\">Incorporate<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Formally\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/pros-and-cons-why-form-a-corporation.html\">incorporating your nonprofit<\/a>\u00a0provides several benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liability protection for its founders and members<\/li>\n<li>More credibility for grants, donors, and volunteers<\/li>\n<li>A formalized legal structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Incorporating your nonprofit means it becomes a separate legal entity from yourself. This limits your personal liability if a party sues your nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-incorporate-a-business.html\">incorporation process<\/a>\u00a0involves several steps but can contribute to your nonprofit&#8217;s long-term stability and success.<\/p>\n<h3>Incorporating Your Non-Charitable Nonprofit<\/h3>\n<p>If your nonprofit is not a charity, you can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/c011-articles-of-incorporation-nonprofit.pdf?sfvrsn=3c8a5b5e_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation<\/a>\u00a0forms on the Arizona secretary of state website. Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/instructions\/c011i-instructions-articles-of-inc-nonprofit.pdf?sfvrsn=eac39497_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these instructions<\/a>. You must print, complete, and physically file them. The state does not currently have online form capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>You can find all forms and filing options on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecorp.azcc.gov\/AzAccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eCorp\u00a0<\/a>through the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).<\/p>\n<h3>Incorporating Your Charitable Organization<\/h3>\n<p>You cannot use the forms on the secretary of state website if you are starting a charitable organization.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/instructions\/c011i-instructions-articles-of-inc-nonprofit.pdf?sfvrsn=eac39497_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Corporation Commission<\/a>\u00a0(ACC) states that charitable organizations&#8217; articles of incorporation must include the specific charitable organization language contained in IRS regulations. It does not provide forms to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The ACC recommends\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-commercial-law\/arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiring an attorney<\/a>\u00a0to prepare these papers.<\/p>\n<h3>Required Information for Your Articles of Incorporation<\/h3>\n<p>The articles of incorporation must contain the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The name of the corporation<\/li>\n<li>A brief statement of the &quot;character of the affairs&quot; that the corporation will conduct<\/li>\n<li>The name and address of each member of the founding board of directors<\/li>\n<li>The name, address, and signature of the statutory agent<\/li>\n<li>The street address of the known place of business for the corporation, unless it is the same as the address of the statutory agent<\/li>\n<li>The name, address, and signature of each incorporator<\/li>\n<li>Whether or not the corporation will have members<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/c082-director-attachment.pdf?sfvrsn=613377b5_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Director attachment<\/a>\u00a0for additional directors&#8217; names that do not fit in the articles of incorporation<\/li>\n<li>Statutory Agent Acceptance Form (see above)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/c003-certificate-of-disclosure.pdf?sfvrsn=5ab554d2_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Disclosure<\/a>\u00a0(use these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/instructions\/c003i-instructions-certificate-of-disclosure.pdf?sfvrsn=2adf9961_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instructions<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See detailed directions for what to include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/instructions\/c011i-instructions-articles-of-inc-nonprofit.pdf?sfvrsn=eac39497_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Filing Fees<\/h3>\n<p>The fee for filing nonprofit incorporation forms with the ACC is $40. Expedited services are available for additional fees.<\/p>\n<h3>File Articles of Incorporation to the ACC<\/h3>\n<p>You must mail or hand-deliver your articles of incorporation. The ACC does not have online filing.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to your articles of incorporation, you must also include a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/coversheet.pdf?sfvrsn=5107f062_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cover sheet<\/a>\u00a0and a nonprofit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/forms\/c003-certificate-of-disclosure.pdf?sfvrsn=5ab554d2_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certificate of disclosure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you are ready, submit the documents above and payment in person or by mail to:<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Corporation Commission Corporations Division &#8211; Examination Section 1300 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007<\/p>\n<p>You will receive an approval letter if the ACC approves your articles of incorporation. If rejected, they will instead send a letter with directions on resubmitting your paperwork.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eight\">Publish the Articles of Incorporation<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If your known place of business is not in Maricopa County or Pima County, you must publish your articles of incorporation within 60 days of filing them with the ACC. They must be published in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/newspaper-list-for-publishing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newspaper of general circulation<\/a>\u00a0in your county.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            9\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Nine\">File for Your Federal and State Employer Identification Numbers<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You must file for a federal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/what-is-an-ein-.html\">Employer Identification Number<\/a>\u00a0(EIN) on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website<\/a>. An EIN is like a Social Security number but for your business. The IRS uses your EIN for identification and tax purposes.<\/p>\n<p>There is no fee to get an EIN through the IRS.<\/p>\n<p>You can then file for your Arizona Department of Revenue ID Number and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/azdor.gov\/business\/transaction-privilege-tax\/tpt-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transaction Privilege Tax License<\/a>. You can do this by filing an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/azdor.gov\/forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Joint Tax Application<\/a>\u00a0with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/azdor.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Department of Revenue<\/a>\u00a0(DOR).<\/p>\n<p>The DOR will grant your state tax ID number once they process your Joint Tax Application.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            10\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Ten\">Register Your Nonprofit with the IRS and Apply for Federal Tax-Exempt Status<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Before you file for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/becoming-a-tax-exempt-organization.html\">tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status<\/a>, you must file IRS&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1023<\/a>. This registers your organization with the federal government as a nonprofit. Smaller organizations (under $250,000 in total assets) may use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023-ez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1023 EZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The filing fee for Form 1023 is $600. The filing fee for Form 1023-EZ is $275.<\/p>\n<p>Form 1023 is highly detailed, with questions about your nonprofit&#8217;s organization, history, policies, finances, and more. Take the necessary time to answer these questions completely and truthfully.<\/p>\n<p>If granted 501(c)(3) federal tax exemption status, you will receive a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/eo-operational-requirements-obtaining-copies-of-exemption-determination-letter-from-irs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determination letter<\/a>&nbsp;from the IRS. Processing times vary. Use the IRS website to learn how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/wheres-my-application-for-tax-exempt-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check the status of your application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            11\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eleven\">Apply for Arizona State Tax Exemption<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>After you receive your IRS determination letter, you automatically receive corporate tax exemption from the state of Arizona. To get this, send your IRS Letter of Determination to:<\/p>\n<p>The Arizona Department of Revenue, Corporate Income Tax Audit 1600 West Monroe St Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650<\/p>\n<p>Even if your nonprofit is not taxed on business income, it is still responsible for employment and most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/sales-and-use-tax.html\">sales taxes<\/a>. Make sure you complete all required federal and state tax forms.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            12\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Twelve\">Secure Necessary Insurance for Your Employees<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If you are going to hire employees, you may have other state obligations. Under Arizona law, you may have to file for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/workers-compensation\/workers-compensation-laws-by-state.html\">workers&#8217; compensation insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/employment\/unemployment-employer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay unemployment insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Manage Renewals and Ongoing Obligations<\/h2>\n<p>You must stay on top of several renewals to keep your nonprofit in good standing and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/run-a-non-profit-keeping-your-tax-exempt-status.html\">remain tax-exempt<\/a>. Some of these renewals require small fees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit an annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 990<\/a>\u00a0to the IRS to maintain your federal tax-exempt status<\/li>\n<li>Renew your nonprofit business status with the Arizona Corporations Commission (ACC) each year<\/li>\n<li>File an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcc.gov\/docs\/default-source\/corps-files\/how-to-file-a-corporation-annual-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2f0542f1_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual report<\/a>\u00a0with the ACC<\/li>\n<li>File annual tax returns (this is still true for tax-exempt organizations)<\/li>\n<li>Hold annual board of directors meeting \u2014 take minutes and document any important changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Need Help With Your Nonprofit Formation? Get Legal Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Any new small business venture, including a nonprofit, may need legal help. Starting a nonprofit can be hard, with a long incorporation process and complicated tax rules. Consider talking to an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/arizona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona business lawyer<\/a>\u00a0for help with your nonprofit formation.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced attorney can handle the legal aspects of your business planning, leaving you more energy and time to focus on your nonprofit&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can let\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-az-custom\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">our\u00a0trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a>\u00a0handle your nonprofit creation starting at $99 plus filing fees.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. 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