This guide covers the required filings to maintain a nonprofit corporation in Oklahoma. If you are looking to form nonprofit in Oklahoma, please visit our Start Your Oklahoma Nonprofit guide. The steps below apply to nonprofits that are both incorporated and foreign qualified in Oklahoma. Please note that this is a general list and may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits.
Agency: | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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Instructions: | See Form 990 Thresholds to determine which form to file. Then see Current Form 990 Series for instructions. |
Due: | By the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the taxable year. For most organizations, the tax year ends December 31 so the Form 990 is due May 15. |
Agency: | Oklahoma Secretary of State - Business Filing Department |
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Agency: | Oklahoma Secretary of State - Charitable Organizations Section |
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Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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Form: | SOS FORM 101-01/13: Registration Statement of Charitable Organization |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Depends on annual contributions:
There is a 4% credit card fee if filing online. |
Turnaround: | 1 week |
Original Ink: | Not Required |
Notarization Required?: | Not Required |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Form: | SOS FORM 101-01/13: Registration Statement of Charitable Organization (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Depends on annual contributions:
There is a 4% credit card fee if filing online. |
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Due Date Extension: | Oklahoma does not grant extensions for charitable organization registration. |
Original Ink: | Not Required |
Notarization Required?: | Not Required |
Penalties: | There are no late fees, but penalties may be applicable if solicitation occurred while not being registered. |
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Formal reinstatement is not required. Charities who wish to renew a lapsed registration should submit a renewal filing and pay the renewal fee for the most recent fiscal year.
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | To close out your registration, either submit a letter requesting cancelation or simply let the license lapse. |
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