How to Apply for Private Club Charters in Connecticut
Old private clubs with prestigious and elite reputations often refer to their club charters as a founding document that characterizes them. Today, Connecticut refers to the documents used to create and found clubs as articles of incorporation for non-stock corporations. While the term charter may be gone, the tax relief benefit may help make up for it, since social clubs and associations usually qualify as nonprofit organizations eligible for tax exemptions.
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Draft Articles of Incorporation meeting the requirements of Connecticut law. You can find samples in nonprofit handbooks and online resources. The typical elements include a preamble, establishment of corporate name, location, purpose, list of founders or initial subscribers, and a dedication to Connecticut law.
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Complete a Non-Stock Certificate of Incorporation application, which you can get online or by mail from the Connecticut Secretary of State. Include names and addresses of all incorporators as well as an official mailing address for your new organization or club.
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File your articles, certificate application and $50 filing fee with the Secretary of State's office.
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Wait for your stamped, approved articles to be returned to you and keep this original document safe. This is your approved, official charter.
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Draft your corporate bylaws as required of all Connecticut corporations. You'll need them for submission to the Internal Revenue Service if you're applying for a nonprofit tax exemption. Bylaws can discuss your organization's values, approaches, membership criteria and purposes, which make them more like the charters of old. If you're looking for something that defines the character of your organization, then you might consider having your bylaws act as a charter.
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