Corporate Filings

Comparison of Charitable Solicitation Compliance Companies

Updated August 3, 2022

Complying with charitable solicitation registration, annual renewals and filings, and disclosure statement requirements for multiple states takes a lot of time and requires detailed and dedicated focus. There are many companies that provide this service at a reasonable cost. This is a chart comparing various charitable solicitation compliance companies. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta does not endorse any of these companies.

Comparison of Charitable Solicitation Compliance Companies

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IRS and Treasury Extend Deadlines on Many Tax-Exempt Organization Filings

Due to COVID-19, the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service recently provided tax-exempt organizations filing relief for returns and tax payment obligations due between April 1 and July 14, 2020. Find more details here.

Filing Extensions

Thinking About Changing Your Name?

If your organization’s plans for the new year include a name change, check out our article that presents steps for changing the legal name of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in Georgia.

Name Change Article

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Does Your Nonprofit Need a Business License?

Updated August 3, 2022

Some counties and cities in Georgia require nonprofits to register for a business license. Find out more about what is required.

Does Your Nonprofit Need a Business License

2022 Update - PBPA - Article Does Your Nonprofit Need a Business License?

Registering for Charitable Solicitation

In order to protect the public from fraud, most states have enacted laws that require organizations to register with the state before they solicit donations from individuals in that state. The goal is for the public to be able to trust that their donations are going to a legitimate nonprofit organization that will use the money for charitable purposes.

This article explains generally when an organization must register in a state, how to complete the registration process, and what an organization should do when soliciting over the internet. Because each state has its own registration requirements, nonprofit organizations should seek advice from competent attorneys to advise them on their particular situation.

Download the article here.

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Charitable Registration in Georgia

If you raise money from the general public in Georgia, you may need to make a special filing with the Secretary of State’s office. Here’s a quick review of what you’re required to file, and where.

Registering for Charitable Solicitation in Georgia

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Registering To Do Business in Georgia

Did you get incorporated in one state and then move your operations?

A nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status is tied to its incorporation. The IRS decides whether to recognize a nonprofit as tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code based on its articles of incorporation and bylaws. If your organization incorporates in one state and obtains its §501(c)(3) status then later decides to move states, the organization should not reincorporate in the new state. The organization should instead maintain its incorporation in the original state (including filing its annual registration and reports) and also register as a foreign corporation in the new state, if required to do so under that state’s law. For more information about registering as a foreign nonprofit corporation in Georgia, please see the article attached.

Registering To Do Business in Georgia

Dissolving a Georgia Nonprofit Organization

A nonprofit organization that plans to end its operations should complete certain steps including adopting resolutions and making government filings. An organization that closes without following proper procedures could expose itself to lawsuits from claimants and creditors and IRS enforcement actions. This article provides a broad overview of the dissolution process.

Dissolving a Georgia Nonprofit Organization

Day Care Licensing

Many nonprofit organizations provide child care services for parents participating in their programs. These organizations may need to get a state license to operate a day care or they may qualify for an exemption. Even if an organization is exempt from state licensing requirements, their county and city may have additional requirements. This article explains who needs to apply for a state license, who may qualify for an exemption, how to apply for an exemption, and how to contact your county and city to find out if there are additional local regulations.

Day Care Licensing

Day Care Licensing Requirements

“Doing Business As” and Trade Names in Georgia

If you are doing business under a different trade name than your organization’s legal name, you probably need to fill out a “Doing Business As” (DBA) application. Here are the steps you will need to take to successfully fill out and submit your DBA application in Georgia.

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Staying Legal: Best Practices for Operating a 501(c)(3) in Georgia

This is our own Georgia-specific source on best practices for corporate governance and compliance with the IRS guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations, tax reporting and state filings. The best methods to keep your 501(c)(3) exemption.

Staying Legal

Revised Staying Legal: General Guidelines for Operating a 501 (c)(3)

State Income Tax Exemption for 501(c)(3) Organizations

Your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status only applies to Federal income taxes. It doesn’t make you automatically exempt from State of Georgia income taxes. Find out how to make sure you are covered.

State Income Tax Ememptions

State Income Tax Exemptions

Webcast: Charitable Solicitation

Nonprofits have significant obligations to register to ask for money and to acknowledge donations when received. These rules can be traps for the wary. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: