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Nonprofits
1.	Definition of a Nonprofit Corporation
2.	Reasons to Form a Nonprofit Corporation
3.	Comparing a Nonprofit to an LLC or Corporation
4.	Tax Exemption for Nonprofits
5.	Commercial Rights of Nonprofits
6.	Managing a Nonprofit Corporation
7.	Membership in a Nonprofit
8.	501(c)(3) Tax Exemption for Nonprofits
9.	Other Types of Nonprofits
10.	Applying for Tax Exempt Status
11.	Operating a Nonprofit Corporation
12.	Checklist for New Nonprofit Corporations

12. Checklist for New Nonprofit Corporations

Incorporating your nonprofit and obtaining tax-exempt status are just two of many required steps. The following is a list of things to do or consider after starting a new nonprofit corporation.

Establish a corporate banking account.
Contact the state tax board for information about obtaining a state tax number and see if additional information must be submitted for state tax exemption.

Check with the state Department of Consumer Affairs or Business Licensing to obtain any required business licenses or permits.
Contact the state Attorney General's Office to see if registration or reporting is required.
Find out about workers' compensation if you will have employees.
Protect your trade name - contact LegalZoom for information on federal trademark and copyright services as well as fictitious name registration.

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