Non Profit Corporations

NOTE: If you are a nonprofit organization that solicits contributions, from or within Tennessee, you may need to register with the Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming. Please visit sos.tn.gov/charitable or call 615-741-2555 for more information.

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Form or register a new business entity, find and update business records, request a certificate of existence, or file an annual report.
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Form or Register a new Business

File documents to form or register a new business with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
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File an Annual Report

File an Annual Report

File or prepare an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
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How-To: File an Annual Report – Nonprofit Corporation

This video demonstrates how to file an annual report for a nonprofit corporation with the Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Business Services.
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Download the Business Entity Database

Download the Tennessee Business Services business entity database.
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Search Business Name Availability

Search the business services database to determine if a business name is available.
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Request a Certificate of Existence

Request, pay for, receive, and/or verify a Certificate of Existence online.
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Online Business Services

Form or register a new business entity, find and update business records, request a certificate of existence, or file an annual report.
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Find and Update a Business Record

Search for a business by business name or Secretary of State control number in order to file annual reports and other amendments or to view the business detail.
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Form or Register a new Business

File documents to form or register a new business with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
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File an Annual Report

File or prepare an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
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Affidavit (Nonprofit) (ss-4459)

Form to use when stating a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (Charter)has 501(c)(3) exemption status granted.
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Application for Cancellation of Assumed Name (ss-4405)

Form to file cancellation of assumed name.
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Application for Change of Assumed Name (ss-4403)

Form to file change of assumed name.
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Application for Name Reservation (ss-9425)

An Application for Name Reservation.
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Application for Registration of Assumed Name (ss-4402)

Form to file for assumed corporate name.
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Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Form to reinstate a Limited Liability Company.
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Application for Renewal of Registration of Assumed Name (ss-4481)

Form to file for renewal of registration of assumed corporate name.
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Articles of Amendment to the Charter (Nonprofit) (ss-4416)

Form to use when amending a Nonprofit Corporation,
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Articles of Conversion (to Nonprofit LLC) (ss-4513)

Form to use when converting a Nonprofit Corporation to a Nonprofit LLC.
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Articles of Correction (ss-4438)

Form to file for correction to a corporate filing.
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Articles of Dissolution (Nonprofit) (ss-4411)

Form to use when dissolving a Nonprofit Corporation.
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Articles of Dissolution and Termination by Incorporators or Directors (ss-4422)

Form to use when dissolving and terminating a Nonprofit Corporation.
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Articles of Entity Conversion (Domestic Nonprofit Corporation to a Domestic Unincorporated Entity) (ss-9407)

Form used for filing Articles of Entity Conversion from a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation to a Domestic Unincorporated Entity.
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Articles of Entity Conversion (Domestic Unincorporated Entity to a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation) (ss-9406)

Form used for Conversion of a Domestic Unincorporated Entity to a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation.
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Articles of For-Profit Conversion (ss-9409)

Form to use when converting a Nonprofit Corporation to a For-Profit Corporation.
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Articles of Nonprofit Charter Surrender (ss-9408)

Form to use for filing Articles of Charter Surrender.
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Articles of Termination Following Administrative Dissolution or Revocation (Nonprofit) (ss-4415)

Form to use when terminating an Administratively Dissolved or Revoked Nonprofit Corporation
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Articles of Termination of Corporate Existence (ss-4412)

Form to use when terminating a Domestic Corporation (Charter).
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Change of Registered Agent/Office (ss-4534)

Change of Registered Agent/Office form
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Charter - Domestic (Nonprofit) (ss-4418)

Form to use when forming a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (Charter).
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Notice of Cancellation/Transfer of Reservation of Name (ss-4406)

Form to file for cancellation/transfer of reserved name.
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Request for Certificate of Existence/Authorization (ss-4238)

Form to use when requesting Certificate of Existence/Authorization (Good Standing).
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Statement for Exemption for Nonprofit Charter Filing Fee under 2008 Tenn. Pub. Acts, ch. 1156 (ss-4520)

Statement for Exemption for Nonprofit Charter Filing Fee for school Organizations.
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Written Consent for Use of Indistinguishable Name (ss-9411)

Form used to file Written Consent for Use of Indistinguishable Name.
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Written Consent to Dissolution (ss-4255)

Form to use for Written Consent to Dissolution when dissolving a Domestic For-profit Corporation (Charter).
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Written Consent to Termination (ss-4256)

Form to use for Written Consent to Termination when terminating a Domestic Corporation (Charter).
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Application for Amended Certificate of Authority (Nonprofit) (ss-4434)

Form to use when amending a Foreign Non-profit Corporation(Certificate of Authorization).
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Application for Cancellation of Assumed Name (ss-4405)

Form to file cancellation of assumed name.
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Application for Certificate of Authority (Nonprofit) (ss-4432)

Form to use when qualifying a Foreign Non-profit Corporation(Certificate of Authorization).
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Application for Certificate of Withdrawal (ss-4437)

Form to file Certificate of Withdrawal.
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Application for Certificate of Withdrawal Following Administrative Revocation (ss-4436)

Form to file Withdrawal Following Administrative Revocation.
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Application for Change of Assumed Name (ss-4403)

Form to file change of assumed name.
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Application for Name Reservation (ss-9425)

An Application for Name Reservation.
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Application for Registration of Assumed Name (ss-4402)

Form to file for assumed corporate name.
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Application for Registration of Foreign Corporate Name (ss-4429)

Form to file for registration of foreign corporate name.
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Application for Reinstatement Following Administrative Dissolution/Revocation (ss-9410)

Form to reinstate a Limited Liability Company.
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Application for Renewal of Registration of Assumed Name (ss-4481)

Form to file for renewal of registration of assumed corporate name.
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Application for Renewal of Registration of Foreign Corporate Name (ss-4430)

Form to file for renewal of registration of foreign corporate name.
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Articles of Correction (ss-4438)

Form to file for correction to a corporate filing.
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Articles of Entity Conversion (Foreign Unincorporated Entity to a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation) (ss-9405)

Form used for Conversion of a Foreign Unincorporated Entity to a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation.
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Change of Registered Agent/Office (ss-4534)

Change of Registered Agent/Office form
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Notice of Cancellation/Transfer of Reservation of Name (ss-4406)

Form to file for cancellation/transfer of reserved name.
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Request for Certificate of Existence/Authorization (ss-4238)

Form to use when requesting Certificate of Existence/Authorization (Good Standing).
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Written Consent for Use of Indistinguishable Name (ss-9411)

Form used to file Written Consent for Use of Indistinguishable Name.
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Non Profit Corporation Fee Schedule

Non Profit Corporation required filing fees.
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2008 Tennessee Public Acts Chapter 1156

School support organization nonprofit charter filing fee exemption form (to accompany charter), for charters filed on or after June 13, 2008.
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Reviewing Nonprofits and Charitable Trusts/Gifts

Reviewing Nonprofits and Charitable Trusts/Gifts
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How-To: File an Annual Report – Nonprofit Corporation

This video demonstrates how to file an annual report for a nonprofit corporation with the Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Business Services.
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