State filing requirements for Mississippi.
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://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx |
| Link: | https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/portal.aspx |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
| Processing: | 1-3 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Failure to file an annual report if/when requested may result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx |
| Link: | http://www.sos.ms.gov/BusinessServices/Pages/Annual-Reports.aspx |
| Due: | Can be requested by the Secretary of State, but not more than every 5 years. |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Charity registration
Filing exemption available!
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Booster clubs may be exempt if affiliated with an eligible school. |
| Link: | http://www.sos.ms.gov/FeesForms/CharityExemptionForm.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | https://www.sos.ms.gov/Charities/Pages/How-Do-I-Register.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: | https://www.sos.ms.gov/Charities/Pages/How-Do-I-Register.aspx |
| Due: | This renewal is due on the expiration date of the previous year’s registration (this date can be found on the certificate of registration issued to you by the Secretary of State.) The renewal form is the same form you submitted initially, with the addition of the supplement found at the end. (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $53.14 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| It is recommended that you file a copy of your annual 990 tax return with the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. |
| Link: | n/a |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Sales tax exemption
Not required for Mississippi.
| More: | http://www.dor.ms.gov/taxareas/sales/SalesTaxFAQs.html |
Tax department
Not required for Mississippi.
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.
| Rule: |
Raffle receipts of less than $0.00
Bingo must be hosted at school and no prizes |
| Link: | http://www.msgamingcommission.com/index.php/regulations/charitable_gaming |
| Due: | Before event (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
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