Nonprofit formation
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Starting a Nonprofit Online is Easy
Our three-step nonprofit filing service will have your business up and running Swyftly
Tell us about your business
Our easy online form only takes 10 minutes. Complete this step and we'll take it from there.
We file the paperwork
Using the information you've provided, we prepare all required documents for incorporating your Nonprofit and file them directly with the Secretary of State.
Receive your documents
Once your incorporation documents have been approved by the state, you will receive your completed Nonprofit package by mail.
Why Business Owners Choose Swyft Filings
Trusted and Experienced
Our Business Specialists will form your new business the correct way, saving you time and money by avoiding costly errors. Let us handle your business filings while you focus on growing your business.
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Each one of our customers is assigned a personal Business Specialist. Have a question? Just call your personal Business Specialist directly. No need to wait in a pool of phone calls.
Fast Turnaround Time
When you place your order through Swyft Filings, we can immediately start the process of forming your new business. Our processing times are some of the fastest in the industry.
Choose the Right Business Type
Compare the important differences of each business structure to decide which one is right for your company.
PRICING
Get your Nonprofit started today. Select your package.
Let's make your nonprofit official and compliant with the right package for you.
Basic
$0
+ State Filing Fees
3-week processing* & standard shipping
I only want to get started with the basics to form my business
Includes:
✓ Comprehensive name check
✓ Preparation of Articles of Incorporation
✓ Document filing with the Secretary of State
✓ Lifetime customer support (phone & email)
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Standard
$199
+ State Filing Fees
5-day processing* & standard shipping
I want the essentials to launch my business in compliance
Includes Basic package, plus:
✓ ID required to file taxes
✓ Custom Corporate Bylaws
✓ Custom Banking Resolution
✓ Custom Organizational Minutes
✓ Instant electronic delivery of state documents upon formation
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Premium
$299
+ State Filing Fees
Same Day Filing & Expedited Shipping
I want everything my business needs at the best value
Includes Standard package, plus:
★ Fastest processing speed
★ Access 250+ customizable legal & business documents
★ Expedited FedEx Shipping & tracking number
✓ Personalized Founders Kit to help stay compliant
✓ ComplianceGuard (free Annual Report, Amendment, & Meeting Minutes)
✓ Free Statement of the Incorporator to open a business bank account
✓ 24/7 online access dashboard
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Are You Ready to Start Your 501C3 Nonprofit Registration?
Verify Company Name Availability
Dedicated Business Specialist
Certificate of Incorporation
Preparation of Articles of Organization
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Document Filing with Secretary of State
Online Access to Your Corp Documents
Delivery of Documents
Advantages of Forming a Nonprofit
Nonprofits benefit from very unique advantages, making it easier for them to impact positive changes in their communities and beyond.
Potential for Tax-Exempt Status
Nonprofits can receive state and federal exemptions from corporate income taxes (plus certain others) that other business structures must pay. A tax-exempt status isn't immediately granted to nonprofits, but will require a specific 501c3 application to obtain it.
Organizational Perpetuity
A nonprofit organization exists separately from those who manage and direct it. Because of this, the organization will continue to run even if the person who leads it leaves the business. The longevity of the business makes it much more attractive for donors who want their contributions to impact long-term goals.
Protection from Personal Debts and Liabilities
Nonprofits are afforded the same limited liability protection as LLCs. This means that the personal assets of directors and officers are considered separate from the personal interest invested in the company. With this protection, debts and liabilities incurred are the responsibility of the business rather than its members.
Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Common Questions
If you have more questions, please give us a call at (877) 777-0450. We love to help!
Nonprofits are unique in that they are able to raise capital through acquiring special grants, and that they can receive tax-exempt status. For charity organizations, or those focused on serving the greater good of their communities, it is usually the only logical choice of business structure.
There are no restrictions regarding who can form a Nonprofit organization.
As most Nonprofits are typically founded with the main goal of benefitting the general public, Nonprofits can become "tax exempt" entities. This means that they are free from paying a vast majority of the taxes that are levied on other types of organizations.
However, Nonprofits are not granted tax-exempt status automatically upon formation. After the organization is successfully formed with its state, it must file Form 1023 with the IRS to receive tax-exempt status. There may also be some state-level filing required to become tax exempt at the state level, depending on where your organization is located.
Yes. Swyft Filings assists with filing 501(c)(3) applications with the IRS. Learn more here.
The typical rule is that Nonprofits must have at least three board members to receive tax-exempt status from the IRS. However, it is possible to form a Nonprofit with only one founder.
Learn more about organizing your Nonprofit’s leadership structure, and other Nonprofit formation steps.
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