Form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in California as a non-US resident. We handle the state incorporation and the federal tax-exempt status application — no US visit required.
After incorporating, nonprofits must separately apply to the Franchise Tax Board for state tax exemption and register with the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
We prepare and file your nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State, naming your registered agent and initial board of directors.
Every nonprofit needs a federal Employer Identification Number — required before you can open a bank account or apply for tax-exempt status. Free from the IRS, no Social Security Number needed.
Incorporating with the state does not make you tax-exempt — that's a separate federal step. Most new nonprofits qualify for the streamlined Form 1023-EZ ($275); larger organizations file the full Form 1023 ($600).
Many states, including California, require a separate charitable solicitation registration before you can legally accept donations. We handle this alongside your incorporation.
State incorporation, EIN, and federal tax-exempt status — handled for you.