Register a Foreign Nonprofit in North Carolina
To register a foreign nonprofit in the State of North Carolina, you must file an Application for a Certificate of Authority with the Corporations Division. You can submit this document by mail. The Application for a Certificate of Authority for a North Carolina foreign nonprofit corporation costs $125 to file ($127 online). Below, we cover the most frequently asked questions about how to file the Application for a Certificate of Authority and register a foreign nonprofit in North Carolina. Or, you can simply sign up for our North Carolina Foreign Nonprofit service, and we’ll take care of your registration ourselves!
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Is my foreign non-profit able to conduct affairs in North Carolina?
Only after your foreign non-profit files an Application for a Certificate of Authority.
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Will I need a certificate of existence?
You will need to include a duly authenticated Certificate of Existence from the state where your foreign non-profit was formed. This certificate of Existence cannot be more than six months old.
Is there a filing fee?
Yes, it is $125 to register as an NC nonprofit corporation. There is a $2 processing fee for online filings. The state’s 24-hour expedite fee is an additional $100.
What do I need to include with the Application for a Certificate of Authority?
You will need to include the filing fee as well as the form and one copy of the form. Also attach the Certificate of Existence, and if you’re required to use a fictitious name make sure to include a certified copy of the resolution adopting the fictitious name.
Do I need a registered agent in North Carolina for my foreign non-profit?
Yes, you are required to have a registered office and an NC registered agent with a North Carolina street address. We can provide the registered agent service for you in this state as well as your own starting at just $125 per year.
Additional Resources:
North Carolina Charity Registration
North Carolina Nonprofit Tax Exemptions
Where do I submit my Application, fee, and all appropriate documents to?
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 29622
Raleigh, NC 27626-0622