How to Form a Non-Profit Corporation With Forms From WI.Gov
Members of a non-profit business benefit from incorporation because it removes personal liability for the debts and legal affairs of the business. Incorporation creates a separate entity that has its own privileges and liabilities. WI.gov is the website for the State of Wisconsin. Non-profit businesses must register with the Department of Financial Institutions in order to incorporate their businesses.
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Things You'll Need
- Articles of Incorporation Non-Stock Corporation form
- Form 1 (Name Reservation form)
Instructions
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Log onto the State of Wisconsin website (http://wi.gov/state/index.html) to reserve the name of your corporation. Reservations are $10 for 120 days. Submit Form 1 to reserve your corporation's name. Corporation names must be unique. Requests for names that are already registered are rejected. You can search for registered corporation names using the state's online database.
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Complete the Articles of Incorporation Non-Stock Corporation form. You will need your corporation's name and registered agent information. You will also need to state the purpose of your corporation and list your incorporators.
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Submit two copies of your application along with a $35 filing fee to:
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Corporate or Consumer Services
P.O. Box 7846
Madison, WI 53707Make your check payable to the Department of Financial Institutions. Applications sent by express mail need to be sent to:
Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Corporate or Consumer Services
345 W Washington Ave, 3rd Floor
Madison, WI 53707You will receive your file-stamped application by mail. Typical processing time is five days.
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Tips & Warnings
Call the Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577 if you have any questions.
Expedited applications are available for an additional $25 fee. Mark "For Expedited Service" on your application. Your application will be processed by the end of the next business day.
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