The first step in forming a 501(c)(3) charity in Connecticut is to file your Certificate of Incorporation. This article will help you through the eight procedures necessary to submit a Certificate of Incorporation in Connecticut to formally create a nonprofit.
In Connecticut, you must submit the state’s Certificate of Incorporation for a Nonstock Corporation to form a nonprofit corporation. This tutorial covers every step you need to take to properly complete this paperwork and get started on the path to founding a Connecticut charity.
You must put the name and address of the person who will receive confirmation of your submission at the top of the form.
The first step in completing the Connecticut Certificate of Incorporation is to enter the name of your organisation in section one of the paper. If you haven’t yet decided on a name for your organisation, these are the prerequisites for naming a nonprofit in Connecticut:
You may register for a trademark for your organisation after you have confirmed that no one else has previously trademarked your selected name.
This section gives four choices for describing the members of your organisation. Choose the option that relates to your organisation from the list below:
Section three should outline your organization’s objective or the nature of its operations. To be qualified for 501(c)(3) status, your organization’s mission must incorporate one or more of the following characteristics:
You must include certain extra declarations with your Certificate of Incorporation in order for your organisation to qualify for 501(c)(3) status. These contain information about your original board of directors and how your nonprofit’s assets will be distributed upon dissolution.
Here’s what you need to know to effectively share this information:
To qualify for 501(c)(3) status, your organisation must only disperse its assets to recognised, tax-exempt causes upon dissolution. Refer to the sixth section of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’) proposed wording for corporations and organisations for further information on the requirements of dissolution and 501(c)(3) status.
Section five of the paper should provide your nonprofit corporation’s email address. This will be used by the state to give you a reminder to submit your yearly report. Check the available box if you do not have a business email address, but do not leave this field blank.
In Connecticut, a registered agent is necessary to submit a Certificate of Incorporation. This function might be filled by a person or a company. A registered agent’s duties include receiving and sending service of process paperwork for the company as well as acting as the organization’s point of contact. Your company cannot act as its own registered agent.
Individual — This is a Connecticut resident having a physical street address in the state. You may appoint an officer or director to serve as your registered agent. The following are the filing requirements for this sort of agent:
Each incorporator must sign this paper and give their postal address. These postal addresses must include a street name and number, as well as a city, state, and ZIP code and cannot be for a P.O. Box.