North Dakota Nonprofits Registration, Tax Exemption, and annual Report Filing Requirements

North Dakota Nonprofits - A Guide to Registration and Tax Compliance

Understanding the guidelines and requirements set by the relevant state agency is essential for successfully establishing and operating a nonprofit organization

Here, you can find how to start and register a nonprofit in North Dakota, obtain tax-exempt status, understand the annual report filing requirements for nonprofits in the state, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Start a Nonprofit in North Dakota?

You must follow these registration procedures to start a nonprofit in North Dakota.

Articles of Incorporation Registration:

To register your nonprofit in North Dakota, you must submit the organization's name and Articles of Incorporation to the Secretary of State.

Typically, this submission must include the following information:

• Corporation name
• Name and address of the Commercial and noncommercial agent
• Principal address of the corporation
• Names and addresses of the officers and director

In addition to these details, you must pay the incorporation filing fee of $40 .

Registration with the Secretary of State:

North Dakota law mandates that nonprofit corporations must file a Charitable Organization Registration Statement electronically with the state before starting solicitation and pay a registration fee of $25 .

How do you obtain tax-exempt status from the State of North Dakota?

If your nonprofit has filed Form 1023/1024 and obtained 501(c) tax-exempt status from the IRS, your organization will automatically qualify as tax-exempt with the State of North Dakota as well.

What are the annual filing requirements for nonprofits in North Dakota?

Annual Report (Renewal):

The State of North Dakota mandates that nonprofits renew their registration annually with the Secretary of State of North Dakota.

Annual Report:

In addition to the Annual Report (Renewal), North Dakota law also requires nonprofit organizations to file an Annual Report each year with the
Secretary of the State.

When is the deadline for nonprofit organizations’ annual filings?

Annual Report (Renewal):

In North Dakota, charitable organizations are generally required to renew annually, on or before September 1st of each year, with the secretary of state.

Annual Report:

The deadline to submit the Annual Report to the state of North Dakota is on or before February 1st of each year.

Are there any penalties for late filing of the annual filings?

Annual Renewal:

If nonprofits fail to complete their annual renewal along with the filing fee within the deadline, their registration will no longer be in effect, and they won’t be able to make solicitations in North Dakota.

Annual Report:

If the annual report is not filed within one year of the due date, the organization will be administratively dissolved.

How do I file an annual filing with the state of North Dakota?

You can file your annual filings electronically through the online portal named First Stop provided by the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Article Sources:

• Charitable Organization Registration Statement
• Charitable Organization Annual Report (Renewal)
• Charitable organization Guide
• How to Begin and Maintain Nonprofit Organization in North Dakota