The first step in forming a 501(c)(3) charity in New Jersey is to file your Articles of Incorporation. This article will help you through the 14 steps necessary to submit the Articles of Incorporation in New Jersey and formally create a charity.

In order to establish a domestic nonprofit company in New Jersey, you must first complete a Public Records Filing for New Business Entity form. This tutorial will walk you through each step of completing this paperwork and getting started on the path to incorporating a charity in New Jersey.

Step 1: List the name of your nonprofit

The first step in completing your New Jersey formation paperwork is to identify the name of your nonprofit company. If you haven’t yet decided on a name for your nonprofit, here are the requirements for naming a nonprofit in New Jersey:

You may register for a trademark for your organisation after you have confirmed that no one else has previously trademarked your selected name.

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In item two, provide the relevant business entity type code. “NP” is the code for domestic nonprofits. See Item 2 in the guidelines on page 21 for all other kinds of enterprises.

In item three, define the mission of your organisation. For your organisation to be qualified for 501(c)(3) status, it must have one or more of the following characteristics:

Because domestic NGOs do not hold inventory, you may skip to the next stage by leaving item four blank.

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Most incorporators create nonprofit organisations with no set termination date in mind. Include such information in item five if your organisation has a predetermined duration. If not, leave it empty.

The New Jersey Public Records Filing for New Business Entity form must be filed by a registered agent. This position may be filled by either a person or a company that is registered and in good standing with the New Jersey State Treasurer. A registered agent’s duties include receiving and sending service of process paperwork for the company as well as acting as the entity’s point of contact.

This item has the following requirements:

Name your initial board of trustees and provide each with a street address. You must identify at least three trustees to qualify for 501(c)(3) status and finish this formation paperwork. If you have more than three trustees, provide the names and addresses of each additional trustee as an attachment.

Follow these rules when listing your nonprofit’s inaugural board of trustees:

Any individual who takes part in the completion and filing of the formation paperwork is considered an incorporator. This item requires at least one incorporator to supply their name, address, and signature.

This item requires you to provide the nonprofit entity-specific information listed below by first ticking the relevant box and then revealing any required details:

You have two options for submitting your New Jersey Public Records Filing for New Business Entity document: online or by mail. Page 23 of the New Jersey Business Registration package contains the application.

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