Nevada Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
Nonprofit articles of incorporation is the document filed to create
a Nevada nonprofit corporation.
Preparing and filing your articles of incorporation is the first step in starting your
nonprofit corporation. Approval of this document secures your corporate name and
creates the legal entity of the
nonprofit. Only after this approval can you apply for 501c, apply for fundraising licenses,
open a bank account, and otherwise conduct business.
Benefits
Incorporating provides many important benefits:
- Limits the liability of directors, officers, and shareholders
- Fulfills statutory requirements to register your organization's
name
- Is a prerequisite for applying for 501(c) tax exemption
- Provides governance and adds credibility to the business or organization
Fast Facts
| Agency: | Nevada Secretary of State - Commercial Recordings Division |
| Form: | Articles of Incorporation |
| Filing Method: | Mail, fax, or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $50 + optional $125-$1,000 expedite fee |
| Turnaround: | ~1 week. ~24 hours for $125 expedite fee. ~2 hours for $500 expedite fee. ~1 hour for $1,000 expedite fee. |
| Law: | NRS §82 |
| Notes: |
- You’ll need to attach a page to include the IRS-required language describing the nonprofit purpose.
- Your registered agent must sign.
- An initial list of officers/directors must also be included with the application.
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Other Helpful Nevada Facts
As you are preparing to incorporate, keep in mind the following requirements specific
to Nevada, keep in mind:
Nevada Directors
- Number: minimum 1
- Qualifications: Individuals 18 years of age or older. No residency requirement. No membership requirement.
- Quorum: majority
- Committee: minimum 1 director. Non-director members are permissible.
Nevada Officers
- A president or a chair of the board, a secretary, and a treasurer are required.
- Qualifications: Natural person.
- Two or more offices may be held by the same individual.
Nevada Members
- Members: optional
- Annual meeting: required unless election of directors is specified otherwise in bylaws
- Quorum: 1/10th votes
Revised February 28, 2020. Complete data last reviewed February 28, 2020.
