Nonprofit Corporation
Key features
- Owned by group of people (shareholders)
- Common for churches, charities, etc.
- Nonprofit structure
- Can be tax-exempt
- Read about the difference between nonprofit, not-for-profit, and for profit corporations on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website.
Register
Register at sunbiz.org:
- Submit articles of incorporation
- Designate registered agent
- Pay filing fee
More information
- View frequently asked questions
- Visit IRS for tax exemption information
- Access free small business resources from Florida Electronic Library
- Visit your local Florida library
Next steps
- Set up taxes
- Get a business license
- Learn about other licensing agencies
- See additional resources