Tax 990

Idaho Nonprofits
Registration, Tax Exemption, and Annual Report Filing Requirements

Idaho Nonprofits - A Guide to Registration and Tax Compliance

Understanding the guidelines and requirements set by the relevant state agency is essential for successfully establishing and operating a nonprofit organization.

Here, you can find how to start and register a nonprofit in Idaho, obtain tax-exempt status, understand the annual report filing requirements for nonprofits in the
state, and more.

Requirements Registration Registration Annual Filing Annual Filing
Required Forms

Required Forms

Articles of Incorporation Annual Report
Due Date

Due Date

Before establishing a Nonprofit entity Due on the last day of registration
anniversary month.
Filing Fee

Filing Fee

$30 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How to Start a Nonprofit in Idaho?

To start a nonprofit in the state of Idaho, you must follow these registration procedures.

Articles of Incorporation Registration:

To register your nonprofit in Idaho, you must submit the organization's name and Articles of Incorporation to the Idaho Secretary of State.

Typically, this submission must include the following information:

  • Name of the corporation
  • Purpose of the corporation
  • Name and address of the registered agent
  • Name and address of the Incorporators
  • Mailing address of the corporation

In addition to these details, you must pay the incorporation filing fee of $30 and $20 for manual processing.


2

How do you Obtain Tax-Exempt Status from the State of Idaho?

If your nonprofit has filed Form 1023/1024 and obtained 501(c) tax-exempt status from the IRS, your organization will automatically qualify as tax-exempt with the State of Idaho as well.


3

What are the Annual Filing Requirements for Nonprofits in Idaho?

The State of Idaho requires nonprofits to submit an Annual Report to the Idaho Secretary of State.


4

When is the deadline for submitting the annual report to the state of Idaho?

The deadline to file the annual report with the Idaho Secretary of State is on or before the last day of registration anniversary month. For example, if the organization has registered on April 15, the deadline to file annual report is April 30 of the subsequent years.


5

Are there any penalties for not filing an annual report?

Yes, failing to file the annual report by the due date will result in the organization's administrative dissolution.


6

How do I file an annual report with the state of Idaho?

You can file your annual report electronically through the online portal provided by the Idaho Secretary of State.


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