North Dakota
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://apps.nd.gov/sc/busnsrch/busnSearch.htm |
| Fee: | $40 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
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://apps.nd.gov/sc/busnsrch/busnSearch.htm |
| Link: |
Search for your business to be directed to the appropriate form https://apps.nd.gov/sc/busnsrch/busnSearch.htm |
| Due: | Annually, on or before February 1 |
| Fee: | $10.00 |
Charity registration
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| Link: |
Secretary of State Charity Registration https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/auth?from=/forms/new/562 |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Secretary of State Charity Renewal https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/charitable |
| Due: | Annually, on or before September 1. If registered in July or August, the first report is due on the next September 1. |
| Fee: | $10.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Not required for North Dakota.
Tax department
Not required for North Dakota.
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.
| Link: | https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/licensing-and-gaming/gaming-forms/raffles |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |