Florida
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://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/search/ |
| Fee: | $70 |
| Processing: | 5-6 weeks (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/search/ |
| Link: | https://services.sunbiz.org/Filings/AnnualReport/FilingStart |
| Due: | Annually, by May 1 |
| Fee: | $61.25 |
Charity registration
Notes
Filing exemption available!
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| All charitable organizations must register prior to engaging in solicitation activities in Florida, and renew annually thereafter. The Department shall annually provide a renewal statement to each registrant by mail at least sixty (60) days before the renewal date. The expiration date for charitable organizations is one (1) year from the initial date of compliance with registration requirements. |
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: |
SMALL CHARITABLE OGRANIZATIONS/SPONSORS APPLICATION http://forms.freshfromflorida.com/10110.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds; Exemption must be renewed annually |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | https://csapp.fdacs.gov/csrep/ |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $10.25 |
| Link: | https://csapp.fdacs.gov/csrep/ |
| Due: | Upon receipt of renewal statement mailed by state (60 days notice) (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | Varies based on preceding year's contributions. $10.25 for up to five thousand dollars, $76.88 for up to two hundred thousand, $128.13 for up to five hundred thousand, and so on. |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Not required for Florida.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
Renewal form
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Sales tax exemption in Florida is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file. Mail applications to: Account Management/Exemptions Florida Department of Revenue P.O. Box 6480 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6480 |
| Link: |
DR-5 http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/forms/current/dr5.pdf |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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| Due: | Every 5 years, once submitted, the state will perform a review (60 days prior to the due date) using public record to determine if the organization meets all sales tax exemption requirements. If the state needs additional information, they will reach out. |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Not required for Florida.
Raffle (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.
| Group must be in existence for 5 years. |