{"id":5351,"date":"2025-01-03T13:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T18:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-georgia.html"},"modified":"2025-05-29T17:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T22:37:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-georgia.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in Georgia"},"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\/v1746130289\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Georgia\/voting-states-maps-Georgia.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 Georgia<\/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 Georgia<\/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 Georgia<\/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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We make every effort to keep our articles updated. 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>Forming a nonprofit organization in Georgia requires several steps such as choosing a name, appointing a board of directors, filing articles of incorporation, applying for tax-exempt status and registering your nonprofit organization. Follow FindLaw&#8217;s step-by-step guide to creating a legal Georgia nonprofit.<\/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-ga-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\">13 Steps to Start a Georgia Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Do Your Research\">1. Do Your Research<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit\">2. Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Appoint a Registered Agent\">3. Appoint a Registered Agent<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. Select Directors and Officers\">4. Select Directors and Officers<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. Prepare Bylaws\">5. Prepare Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. File Articles of Incorporation\">6. File Articles of Incorporation<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Apply for an EIN\">7. Apply for an EIN<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Hold Initial Board of Directors Meeting\">8. Hold Initial Board of Directors Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. Apply for 501(c) Status\">9. Apply for 501(c) Status<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. Apply for Georgia State Tax Exemption\">10. Apply for Georgia State Tax Exemption<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eleven\" title=\"11. Register With Georgia Charitable Organizations\">11. Register With Georgia Charitable Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Twelve\" title=\"12. Get Business Licenses and Permits\">12. Get Business Licenses and Permits<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Thirteen\" title=\"13. Open a Bank Account for Your Nonprofit\">13. Open a Bank Account for Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\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-ga-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>13 Steps to Start a Georgia 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\">Do Your Research<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If you&#8217;re going to run a nonprofit, you&#8217;ll need to show that your charitable organization meets a need in your community. It&#8217;s essential to demonstrate the need for your services when you seek\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization-with-no-money.html\">grants and donations<\/a>, so research the needs of the community you&#8217;d like to serve.<\/p>\n<p>Next, research the nonprofits already in the area. Consider if the nonprofits adequately meet the community&#8217;s needs or if there is a gap you can fill. Also, consider whether you can reach your goals by volunteering or partnering with an already existing nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>If, after conducting\u00a0market research, you decide you&#8217;d like to move forward with your nonprofit, start thinking about your organization&#8217;s purpose and vision. Once you understand these, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit.html\">draft a mission statement<\/a>\u00a0incorporating your vision, purpose, and goals.<\/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\">Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-your-business-name.html\">Choosing a name<\/a>\u00a0for your nonprofit is a crucial first step. Start this process with a brainstorm and create a list of potential names for your organization. When you have your list, conduct a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecorp.sos.ga.gov\/BusinessSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business name search<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecorp.sos.ga.gov\/TrademarksSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trademark search<\/a>\u00a0through the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division.<\/p>\n<p>You will also want to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perform a federal search<\/a>\u00a0on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this search is to ensure you\u00a0choose an available name. If you operate your nonprofit under a name\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademark-rights-and-business-names.html\">already in use or trademarked<\/a>, you could face legal problems.<\/p>\n<p>Under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ga\/title-14-corporations-partnerships-and-associations\/ga-code-sect-14-2-401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia law<\/a>, the name of a nonprofit corporation must include the words &#8220;corporation,&#8221; &#8220;incorporated,&#8221; &#8220;company,&#8221; or &#8220;limited.&#8221; Alternatively, you could use an abbreviation for one of these or a similar term.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/georgia.gov\/reserve-business-name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reserve a business name<\/a>\u00a0for 30 days if you&#8217;re not ready to start your nonprofit officially. You can reserve up to three names (in case your first or second choices are already taken) for a $25 filing fee.<\/p>\n<p>You will use the name you choose for your organization on your\u00a0website, brochures, and other items. Ensure it&#8217;s consistent with your mission statement and purpose. It should also be memorable and distinctive.<\/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\">Appoint a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">registered agent<\/a>\u00a0is a person or company that can receive legal papers on your behalf. For example, if someone needs to provide you with legal documents as part of a lawsuit, your registered agent will receive the paperwork for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t find someone who can serve as your\u00a0registered agent, you can pay a company to provide registered agent services. The person or company that serves as your registered agent must be available to receive legal papers during regular business hours. They must also have a physical address in Georgia.<\/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\">Select Directors and Officers<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>In Georgia, you 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>&nbsp;for your nonprofit organization. The board of directors has the task of overseeing operations. Choose the people who will serve as your organization&#8217;s directors carefully. Keep in mind the requirements of the state of Georgia and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ga\/title-14-corporations-partnerships-and-associations\/ga-code-sect-14-3-140.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia requires<\/a>&nbsp;that you have at least one director for your organization. But the IRS requires that the organization have at least three directors. If you plan to seek tax-exempt status, you should get three unrelated people to serve as directors for your organization.<\/p>\n<p>A director for a nonprofit organization should be at least 18 years of age.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to have officers for your nonprofit corporation. Often, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/what-is-corporate-governance-.html\">board of directors<\/a>&nbsp;elects the officers. Officers are responsible for handling the day-to-day tasks.<\/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\">Prepare Bylaws<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">Corporate bylaws<\/a>\u00a0are essential because they typically contain rules and procedures for your organization. In case of any disagreement, those in the organization can look to the bylaws for guidance. A court may look to the corporate bylaws to resolve a\u00a0legal dispute.<\/p>\n<p>Your bylaws should include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and location of the corporation<\/li>\n<li>Names of directors and officers<\/li>\n<li>Duties of directors and officers<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for meetings<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for amending the bylaws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Often, the person who writes the bylaws is the incorporator (the person who files the articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State). But there is no requirement to file the bylaws with any agency. Store your corporate bylaws in a safe place after they&#8217;re adopted.<\/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\">File Articles of Incorporation<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>To form your nonprofit corporation, you must\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/forms\/Filing%20Procedure%20-%20Corporation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">file articles of incorporation with the Georgia Secretary of State<\/a>. Articles of incorporation typically include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name, location, and mailing address of the corporation<\/li>\n<li>Statement of purpose<\/li>\n<li>Name and location of registered agent<\/li>\n<li>Name of incorporator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are other statements you should include in your articles of incorporation\u2014particularly if you apply for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes.html\">tax-exempt status<\/a>. For example, you should have a statement that your organization will not engage in activities unrelated to the express purpose of the organization. If you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">dissolve your nonprofit<\/a>, you&#8217;ll also need a statement that the corporation&#8217;s assets will go to another 501(c)(3) corporation or the government.<\/p>\n<p>Your articles of incorporation must also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ga\/title-14-corporations-partnerships-and-associations\/ga-code-sect-14-3-202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explicitly state<\/a>\u00a0that \u201cthe corporation is organized pursuant to the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>You must submit a $110 filing fee for your\u00a0articles of incorporation. You also need to submit a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/forms\/Transmittal%20Form%20-%20Corporation%20%28CD%20227%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transmittal information form<\/a>\u00a0with your filing. The transmittal information form is a certification that you have filed your articles of incorporation and will publish a notice of incorporation.<\/p>\n<p>You must file the notice of incorporation the day of or the next business day after filing the\u00a0articles of incorporation. It&#8217;s best to publish the notice of incorporation in the county newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>Include the following information in your notice of intent to incorporate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of the corporation<\/li>\n<li>Name of the registered agent<\/li>\n<li>Location of the registered agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the newspaper has published your notice for two consecutive weeks, they will send you an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/affidavit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affidavit<\/a>\u00a0(or written statement). You don&#8217;t need to file your notice with the Georgia Secretary of State. But you should keep the affidavit for your corporate records.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll need to file your<a href=\"https:\/\/ecorp.sos.ga.gov\/ARForm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0initial annual registration form<\/a>. You must file this initial annual report within 90 days of incorporation. A $30 filing fee is also associated with the initial yearly registration for nonprofit corporations.<\/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\">Apply for an EIN<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You must apply for an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/employer-identification-number-ein-faq.html\">Employer Identification Number<\/a>\u00a0(EIN) through the IRS. Your EIN is like a social security number but for your business. You will use this number for tax purposes, and you may need it to open a bank account for the corporation.<\/p>\n<p>The fastest and easiest way to apply for an EIN is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">through the IRS website<\/a>. You can also file\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fss4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form SS-4<\/a> if you prefer to apply by mail or fax. It&#8217;s free to apply for an EIN through the IRS.<\/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\">Hold Initial Board of Directors Meeting<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You should conduct the initial organizational meeting of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as possible. Be prepared to record the minutes of this meeting\u2014it will accomplish several critical pieces of business.<\/p>\n<p>At the initial meeting, it&#8217;s typical for board members to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select officers<\/li>\n<li>Adopt the bylaws<\/li>\n<li>Pass resolutions, including opening a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/the-basics-of-accounting-for-small-businesses.html\">business bank account<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The board may also approve corporate policies at this time.<\/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\">Apply for 501(c) Status<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If you believe your organization qualifies as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/applying-for-tax-exempt-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply for federal tax exemption<\/a>. If you&#8217;re forming a nonprofit corporation, you must start the corporation before applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 1023 or IRS Form 1023-EZ<\/a>&nbsp;to apply for tax-exempt status.<\/p>\n<p>After you apply, the IRS will issue an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/wheres-my-application-for-tax-exempt-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acknowledgment notice<\/a>&nbsp;saying they have received your application.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exempt-organizations-rulings-and-determinations-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determination letter<\/a>&nbsp;once the IRS has reviewed your application. The determination letter will tell you whether the IRS has approved your request or if they need more information.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-the-difference-between-501-c--and-501-c-3-.html\">501(c) status<\/a>&nbsp;helps with income taxes and opens up funding opportunities. For example, securing and maintaining 501(c) status may help you secure grants. Grants are one of the primary ways to grow a nonprofit.<\/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\">Apply for Georgia State Tax Exemption<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Tax-exempt status at the federal level doesn&#8217;t automatically exempt your organization from state sales tax. But most states recognize an IRS determination letter. To get tax-exempt status at the state level, you can file your determination letter (and any other required documents) with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dor.georgia.gov\/taxes\/sales-use-tax\/tax-exempt-nonprofit-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia Department of Revenue<\/a>&nbsp;(DOR).<\/p>\n<p>Although you may get tax-exempt status for income tax, Georgia handles sales and use tax differently. Georgia generally doesn&#8217;t grant&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/sales-and-use-tax.html\">sales and use tax<\/a>&nbsp;exemption to nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Only a few types of nonprofit organizations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dor.georgia.gov\/list-sales-and-use-tax-exemptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">qualify for a sales and use tax exemption in Georgia<\/a>. This means you&#8217;ll likely have to pay tax on purchases and sales.<\/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\">Register With Georgia Charitable Organizations<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You may need to register your Georgia nonprofit as a charitable organization. This registration allows you to solicit donations for your organization. Most nonprofits rely on fundraising and grants to fund their missions.<\/p>\n<p>Complete your charitable organization registration through the Charities Division of the Georgia Secretary of State. The application has a $35 filing fee.<\/p>\n<p>You must\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/how-to-guide\/how-guide-charities#Charitable%20Organization%20Renewal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">renew your registration<\/a>\u00a0and pay a $20 renewal fee every 24 months.<\/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\">Get Business Licenses and Permits<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You may need a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/licenses-and-permits-overview.html\">business license or permits<\/a>&nbsp;to operate your Georgia nonprofit. The licenses and permits needed depend on the type of organization you&#8217;re running and its location. Check with your local business licensing authority for requirements for your nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/co\/chambers\/georgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia Chamber of Commerce directory&nbsp;<\/a>to find the agencies that regulate business licenses in your county.<\/p>\n<p>The Small Business Administration (SBA) also has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/pick-your-business-location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">helpful tool<\/a>&nbsp;you can use to find taxes, zoning laws, and licensing regulations for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Nonprofits operating in Atlanta city limits can find business licensing requirements on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/government\/departments\/finance\/office-of-revenue\/applying-for-general-business-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Atlanta Office of Revenue website<\/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                            13\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Thirteen\">Open a Bank Account for Your Nonprofit<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You&#8217;ll want to\u00a0open a bank account\u00a0in your nonprofit&#8217;s name as soon as possible. The bank will need specific information about your nonprofit, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Articles of incorporation<\/li>\n<li>Bylaws<\/li>\n<li>EIN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some cases, you may need to provide a copy of your directors&#8217; resolution to open a bank account. A director&#8217;s resolution is a document detailing your board of directors&#8217; decisions. It can be used to authorize certain actions in place of an official meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Store your corporate documents in a safe place\u2014you may also need them to complete other tasks for your organization.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Much Does It Cost To Start a Georgia Nonprofit?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several expenses associated with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-form-a-non-profit.html\">forming a nonprofit<\/a>\u00a0corporation in Georgia. When you calculate the costs of starting your own Georgia nonprofit, be sure to factor in these common startup costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Articles of incorporation: $110.00<\/li>\n<li>Notice of incorporation: $40.00<\/li>\n<li>Initial annual registration: $30.00<\/li>\n<li>IRS Application for Recognition of Exemption: $600.00 or $275.00 (depending on the form used\u2014Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ)<\/li>\n<li>State fees for Georgia Charitable Organization Registration: $35.00<\/li>\n<li>Business name reservation: $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to factor in the costs for\u00a0registered agent services\u00a0if you hire a company for this. You&#8217;ll also need to consider the wages you&#8217;re willing to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/what-to-do-when-you-hire-an-employee-for-the-first-time.html\">pay contractors or employees<\/a>\u00a0if you plan to hire staff.<\/p>\n<p>Include these initial and ongoing expenses in your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/operating-budget.html\">operating budget<\/a>. This is also a crucial area of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/contents-of-a-written-business-plan.html\">business plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Maintain Federal Tax-Exempt Status?<\/h2>\n<p>Getting your nonprofit to tax-exempt status takes much time, effort, and capital.<\/p>\n<p>It takes hours to complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/application-for-recognition-of-exemption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application for Recognition of Exemption<\/a>, and it can take months for the IRS to process the application. If the IRS recognizes your organization as a tax-exempt organization, you&#8217;ll want to do your best to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/run-a-non-profit-keeping-your-tax-exempt-status.html\">maintain that status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Familiarize yourself with the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts for organizations exempt from federal income tax. For example,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501c3-tax-exempt-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)(3) organizations can&#8217;t support a political candidate<\/a>. Also, 501(c)(3) organizations must operate within the purpose stated in the Application for Recognition of Exemption and other corporate documents.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to stay on top of renewals and annual requirements. For example, you must renew the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/how-to-guide\/how-guide-charities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia Charitable Organization Registration\u00a0<\/a>every two years.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the yearly requirements applying to corporations generally, nonprofit corporations also must submit an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/information-return-reporting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual information return<\/a>\u00a0to the IRS. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 990<\/a>\u00a0to submit information to the IRS each year regarding the nonprofit&#8217;s income, activities, and structure.<\/p>\n<h2>Need Legal Help Forming a Georgia Nonprofit?<\/h2>\n<p>Starting a new nonprofit in Georgia is not a quick and easy process. Getting help from an attorney can give you some peace of mind as you make big decisions for your nonprofit formation. Reach out to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/georgia\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia business organization attorney<\/a>\u00a0to see how they can help you meet all the legal requirements for your nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Or you can let <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-ga-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.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. It is general and educational in nature, may not reflect all recent legal developments, and may not apply to your unique facts and circumstances. 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