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Ohio Nonprofit Document Requirements

Ohio State Registration Documents

Incorporation

Form

Articles of Incorporation

Business Entity Search

Fee

$99.00

Average Processing Time

3-7 Business Days

Electronic Filing?

Yes

Charity Registration

State Requirement?

Yes

Charity Registration Search

Attorney General / Charitable Foundation Section

Fee

$0-200, depending on revenue

Renewal Requirement?

Yes

990 EZ Requirement?

No

Annual Report

State Requirement?

Yes

Due:

Every 5 years, by the incorporation anniversary date

Fee:

$25.00

Other Exemptions

State Income Tax

Automatic

Sales Tax Exemption

Use Certificate

Tax Returns

All organizations (except those classified as churches) are required to file an annual 990 form (990N, 990EZ, 990 or 990PF) to be exempt from Income Tax.

The 990 return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s fiscal year.

Failure to file for 3 consecutive years could cause your organization lose tax-exempt status.