Expanding Operations: Out-of-State Nonprofits Transacting Business in Georgia

Nonprofit organizations expanding their operations beyond their state of incorporation may be subject to the new state’s business registration requirements. Nonprofit leaders should understand this requirement because there are penalties if the business entity doesn’t comply. The general rule is that “foreign” nonprofits (nonprofits incorporated in one state that seek to do business in another state) are required to register with the Secretary of State (or the applicable office) of each state in which they will be “transacting business.” If you’ve formed a nonprofit in another state and intend to do business in Georgia, then this article is for you.