Los Angeles Formation Guide

Form a Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is the creative and entertainment capital of the world, with massive tech, fashion, and media industries.

Start Your Los Angeles Nonprofit 501(c)(3), Free

$30

state filing fee

~15 minutes

on Beezsplit

3,898,747

population

Why Los Angeles

Starting a business in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the creative and entertainment capital of the world, with massive tech, fashion, and media industries. With a population of 3,898,747, Los Angeles offers a strong local market for Nonprofit 501(c)(3) businesses. California has the lowest nonprofit filing fee in the US ($30). Required if your nonprofit operates in California, regardless of where you incorporate.

Included

What you get

Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit)

Bylaws

Conflict of Interest Policy

IRS Form 1023-EZ

EIN Application

Best for: California-based charities, community organizations, social enterprises

Compliance

California Nonprofit 501(c)(3) requirements

•IRS Form 990 (annual)

•Attorney General registration (CT-1)

•Statement of Information (biennial)

•Registered agent required

Also available in California

Not based in Los Angeles? You can form your Nonprofit 501(c)(3) from anywhere.

View California Nonprofit 501(c)(3) formation

Ready to form your Los Angeles Nonprofit 501(c)(3)?

~15 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.