Form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in South Dakota as a non-US resident. We handle the state incorporation and the federal tax-exempt status application — no US visit required.
South Dakota is one of only 10 states that does not require charitable solicitation registration to fundraise, which simplifies ongoing compliance compared to most states. You still need Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and federal 501(c)(3) recognition from the IRS.
We prepare and file your nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation with the South Dakota 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 South Dakota, 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.