Wisconsin
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://www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch/Search.aspx |
| Link: | https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/apps/GOFR/Form/Index/5 |
| Fee: | $35 |
| Processing: | 1-2 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://www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch/Search.aspx |
| Link: | https://www.wdfi.org/apps/corpar/ |
| Due: | Annually, by the last day of the quarter in which the organization was originally incorporated, beginning the year following incorporation. |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Charity registration
Notes
Filing exemption available!
Initial form
Renewal form
| In addition to the charitable organization registration, all registered charitable organizations are required to submit either an annual report or an affidavit in lieu of annual report to the division within 9 months after their fiscal year-end. |
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $25,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
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| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
Form 296 http://www.wdfi.org/CharitableOrganizations/forms/dfi-dccs-296.pdf |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $15.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
Form 296 http://www.wdfi.org/CharitableOrganizations/forms/dfi-dccs-296.pdf *Charitable Organization Annual Report What form should I file my charitable organization annual report on? http://www.wdfi.org/CharitableOrganizations/faq.htm#AR_form |
| Due: |
Form 296 due annually, on or before August 1. *Charitable Organization Annual Report due within 9 months following fiscal year end. |
| Fee: |
$54.00 *No fee for charitable annual report |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form (e-file)
| In order to become exempt from Wisconsin sales tax, you must complete the sales tax exemption application below. |
| Link: |
Form S-211E https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/SalesAndUse/ExemptionCertificate.aspx |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Not required for Wisconsin.
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://doa.wi.gov/Pages/LicensesHearings/Apply-for-a-new-raffle-license.aspx |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $25.00 |