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Information on How to start a Nonprofit organization in Missouri is outlined in the Missouri Citation Chapter 355 RSMo. If you are thinking of starting a Nonprofit organization in Missouri, the first place to start to find out all the rules of How to start a Nonprofit organization in Missouri is the Missouri Secretary of State. Through the MO Secretary of State’s office, you can obtain a copy of “Corporation Laws Handbook” and a sample form which will give you a guide of How to start a Nonprofit organization in Missouri.

Starting a Nonprofit organization in Missouri does not automatically qualify your Nonprofit for tax exemption. You need to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue and apply for a tax exemption status.

How to contact the Missouri Secretary of State?

When starting a Nonprofit organization in Missouri, including Kansas City Missouri, contact the Secretary of State of Missouri.

• The address for the Missouri Secretary of State is: Secretary of State, Corporation Division, Kirkpatrick Information Center, PO Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102
• Telephone number: 573-751-4152
• website: www.state.mo.us

General requirements of How to start a Nonprofit organization in MO

• Each Nonprofit corporation must have at least:
  • a president and/or chairman
  • secretary
  • treasurer
  • Note that the same person may hold more than one title simultaneously
• At least three (3) directors are required

The start up Nonprofit organization’s Article of Incorporation must set forth the followings:

• corporate name of the Nonprofit organization
• whether the Nonprofit organization is a public or mutual benefit corporation
• the period of duration
• name and street address of the registered agent and registered office
• name, address, and signature of each incorporator
• whether the corporation has membes
• providions relating to the disribution of assets on dissolution
• the corporate purposes
• the effective date of the document if other than when filed

Nonprofit organization filing: how to file for a Nonprofit organization in Missouri?

1. You need to file Corp. # 52 Articles of Incorporation of a Nonprofit Corporation form in duplicate with original signatures and a $25 filing fee.
2. Every year, you need to file an annual report with the Secretary of State
   • with listing of officers and directors
   • The report is due on August 31 for other than new Nonprofit corporations. You can file the annual report online at file online .

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