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[0] Formation [1] File articles or certificate of incorporation (containing specific info required by IRS) with state and pay filing fee. File application on Form 1023 with IRS for federal and state tax-exempt status unless below gross receipts threshold. Recruit directors, draft bylaws and hold organizational meeting. Take steps to comply with license, tax and employment laws/regs. [3] See for-profit corporation [4] File articles of organization or certificate of formation with state and pay filing fee. Negotiate and execute operating agreement. Take steps to comply with license, tax and employment laws/regs. [5] Similar to LLC but must be formed for a charitable or educational purpose. Only permitted in certain states (e.g., IL, LA, MI, ME, NC, UT, VT, WY) [6] No filing requirements unless limited partnership (LP) or limited liability partnership (LLP), but partners should sign partnership agreement. Take steps to comply with name, license, tax and employment laws/regs. [7] No filing requirements. Has no legal existence apart from owner. Take steps to comply with d/b/a name, license, tax and employment laws/regs. [2] 
File articles or certificate of incorporation with state and pay filing fee. Decide on board of directors, draft bylaws, hold organizational meeting and issue stock. Take steps to comply with license, tax and employment laws/regs.
Law For Change - New Jersey Forms of Organization Overview
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