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State-By-State Initial Compliance - Nevada
 
 
Initial Filings for Nevada Nonprofit Organizations
 
For a general discussion on starting a nonprofit organization, please refer to our article, Starting a Nonprofit Organization.
 

1. To Incorporate in Nevada

a. Submit the Articles of Incorporation along with a Customer Order Instruction Form to:

Secretary of State
New Filings Division
206 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4299
 
Information: (775) 684-5708
Fax: (775) 684-7138
Web Site: sos.state.nv.us/
Filing Fee: $50
   
Note: Various levels of expedited processing can be purchased for
 

between $75.00 (24 hour) and $1,000 (1 hour).

   
 

The organization must appoint a resident agent who resides in Nevada and who must sign a certificate of acceptance.

   
  All incorporators must sign the Articles of Incorporation.

b. On or before the last day of the first month after filing the articles of incorporation, the organization must file the Initial List of Officers, Directors and Resident Agent . Submit this form to:

Secretary of State
202 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4299
 
Information: (775) 684-5708
Fax: (775) 684-7138
Web Site: sos.state.nv.us/
Filing Fee: $25

2. To Obtain 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

Submit Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption to:

Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 192
Covington, KY 41012-019
 
Information: (800) 829-1040
Forms: (800) 829-3676
Web Site: www.irs.gov/charities
Filing Fee: $750 ($300 if revenues less than $10,000/year)

3. To Obtain Nevada Sales and Use Tax Exemptions

Submit the Application for Sales/Use Tax Exemption along with a copy of the organization's Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, current financial statements and IRS Determination Letter to:

Nevada Department of Taxation
1550 E. College Parkway #115
Carson City, NV 89706-7921
 
Information: (775) 684-2000
Web Site: www.tax.state.nv.us
Filing Fee: $0
 
 
 
 
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