California

State agencies

  • California Secretary of State

    Business Entities

    Nonprofits seeking to operate in California must file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State and a current list of board officers.

  • Harbor Compliance

    California Fundraising Registration

    Information on California charitable solicitation fundraising registration.

  • California Department of Justice

    Laws/Regulations - Charities

    Laws and regulations from the office of the Attorney General in California.

  • State of California Franchise Tax Board

    Publication 61

    Page 5 of this publication provides information about nonprofit sales tax exemption in California. The Franchise Tax Board also has links to forms for tax exemption.

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