State filing requirements for Indiana.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch |
| Link: | https://access.in.gov/client/signin/ |
| Fee: | $31 |
| Processing: | 5 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| 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. |
| https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch |
| Link: | https://inbiz.in.gov/business-filings/business-entityreport |
| Due: | Biennially, by the end of the incorporation anniversary month. |
| Fee: | $22.00 |
Charity registration
Not required for Indiana.
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
Renewal form
| Sales tax exemption in Indiana is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file. |
| 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:
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| 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:
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Tax department
Not required for Indiana.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| Must be in existence for 3 years. |
| Link: | https://www.in.gov/igc/2339.htm |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
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