IOWA DO-IT-YOURSELF PACKET

This packet contains all the applications/forms and instructions necessary for establishing a non-profit organization in Iowa. These applications/forms and instructions include:

Name Reservation
Allows the corporate name of a Florida corporation authorization to transact business in the State of Iowa.

IRS Form 1023
Designates your organization as a not-for-profit tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the United States tax code. This description allows your organization to be eligible to receive most of the private and public grant funds available.

State Articles of Incorporation Application
Once approved and filed with the Iowa Department of State, your organization becomes a legal corporation.

State Sales and Use Tax
Allows certain tax exemptions from sales taxes, property taxes, and other taxes for your organization.

State Solicitation Registration
Authorizes your organization to conduct fundraising, direct mail campaigns, and other solicitations of potential donors.

Employer Identification Number
An EIN is a nine-digit number assigned to sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and other representative entities for tax filing and reporting purposes. Information you provide on this form will establish your Entity Classification Election business tax account.

These forms may vary by state. After you purchase your Iowa state packet, it will indicate what forms are necessary in Iowa. You will be allowed to download all applications/forms and instructions once you have successfully made your payment. You are allowed entry only ONE time. Forms are included in a zip file and are in Adobe pdf. Format. If you do not have Adobe, click here and download Adobe for free!