How do I apply for an initial workers’ compensation exemption?
The Secretary of State's office will no longer be accepting Worker's Compensation filings.
The Worker's Compensation Exemption Registry has been moved to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Filings may be submitted with them beginning November 7, 2022, at exemptionregistry.tn.gov
For questions regarding Worker's Compensation Exemption filings, please call (615)532-1319
How do I register a nonprofit in Tennessee?
Domestic and Foreign Nonprofit Corporation filings can be filed through our online filing system.
How do I apply for a subsequent workers’ compensation exemption?
The Secretary of State's office will no longer be accepting Worker's Compensation filings.
The Worker's Compensation Exemption Registry has been moved to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Filings may be submitted with them beginning November 7, 2022 at exemptionregistry.tn.gov
For questions regarding Worker's Compensation Exemption filings, please call (615)532-1319
Can I search for registrants on the Workers’ Compensation Exemption Registry?
The Secretary of State's office will no longer be accepting Worker's Compensation filings.
The Worker's Compensation Exemption Registry has been moved to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Filings may be submitted with them beginning November 7, 2022 at exemptionregistry.tn.gov
For questions regarding Worker's Compensation Exemption filings, please call (615)532-1319
What is a Catastrophic Illness Trust
A “Catastrophic Illness Trust” is defined as a trust or custodial account established to benefit those with a catastrophic illness, or a severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization and/or doctors and medicines. Trustees or a bank or trust company acting as trustee are required to provide notice to the Division of Charitable Solicitations on establishment of the trust. This notice is required before soliciting donations in the State of Tennessee.
The trustees, other than a bank or trust company acting as trustee, are also required to file with the Division of Charitable Solicitations an annual accounting of the trust on the anniversary of the establishment of the trust. This accounting must include all revenue and expenditures of the trust. The trustees must keep true and accurate financial records of the trust for no less than three (3) years. In addition, the Secretary of State may compel additional production of documents, exhibits, or things by any person which the Secretary believes to be pertinent in conducting any investigation.
What is an Assumed Name?
An assumed name is a name other than the true entity name under which it conducts business. Tennessee does not recognize 'DBAs' (doing business as) or fictitious names. The assumed name is good for 5 years and can be renewed.
Do you have to use an attorney to incorporate?
You are not required to use an attorney to file a new entity; however, using the services of a professional may be helpful.
What are the most common reasons for rejection of a filing?
The required filing fee was not enclosed.
The document has not been signed
The document is not clear and legible.
The document was not enclosed.
The document is not dated.
An email address was not provided.
The name that you have requested is unavailable because it is not distinguishable from another business entity on file.
We were not able to obtain tax clearance from the Department of Revenue. Please, contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue at (615) 253-0600 or (800) 342-1003. Once you have satisfied their requirements, resubmit your document to our office for filing.
The address of the registered office must be a physical Tennessee address; it cannot be a post office box, route number, or box number alone.
What is a registered agent?
A registered agent is a person or company who agrees to accept legal mail on behalf of your entity. Tennessee requires that all entities (except General Partnerships (GP) to maintain a registered agent/office in the State of Tennessee at all times.