Register a Foreign Nonprofit in Florida
A foreign nonprofit looking to do business in Florida must file an Application by Foreign Not For Profit Corporation for Authorization to Conduct Its Affairs in Florida. You can submit this document by mail or in person. It costs $70 to file.
Below, we cover the most frequently asked questions about how to register a foreign nonprofit in Florida. Or, you can simply sign up for our Florida Foreign Nonprofit service, and we’ll take care of your registration ourselves, just $225 + state fees.
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How do I qualify my foreign nonprofit corporation in Florida?
To register a foreign nonprofit in Florida, you file the Application by Foreign Not for Profit Corporation for Authorization to Conduct its Affairs in Florida form and attached cover letter with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Deliver it by mail or in person with a certificate of good standing from the home state and the filing fee.
What is the cost to register a foreign nonprofit in Florida?
The filing fee is $70. Pay with a check or money order.
How long does it take for Florida to process my foreign qualification?
Florida takes about ten days to process business filings after they’re received. Foreign businesses cannot file online in Florida.
How current does your certificate of good standing need to be?
90 days.
Will I need a Florida Registered Agent for my foreign nonprofit?
Yes, you will need to name a Florida registered agent with a physical address. If you hire ‘Northwest,’ you will have an online account with the correct form to file already signed and pre-populated with our info. You also get annual report reminders and all documents that we receive for you will be uploaded for you to see immediately.
Does the Florida registered agent have to sign my foreign qualification?
Yes.
How will Florida return my processed filing?
A letter of acknowledgment for your Florida nonprofit registration will be mailed to you for free.
Are there any weird things about qualifying in Florida?
Florida is pretty clear and simple for registering a foreign nonprofit organization.
Are there any annual report requirements for foreign nonprofits in Florida?
Yes, you file your Florida annual report online. It is quick and easy. It is due each year by May 1 and costs $61.25. See our link below. You pay by credit card or create a payment account with a Sunbiz E-file Account.
| Florida Department of State Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 |
or walk it in: | Florida Department of State Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
Phone: (850) 245-6052
Why hire Northwest?
Because not every business owner wants to list their private information on Florida’s public record. When you hire Northwest, you can use our address, not yours. It’s all part of our commitment to business privacy.
We also offer free limited digital mail forwarding (up to five non-state mail scans per year) when you hire us to be your registered agent.
Want more? All Northwest customers who need a more robust mail and address solution can add Florida Mail Forwarding or Florida Virtual Office services to their account at any time. Both of these services are especially helpful for foreign entities that are looking to get a real address in Florida.
Here’s what you get:
- Use a real commercial business address (not a P.O. Box)
- Maintain privacy and stay compliant
- Access your mail digitally or have it forwarded to you
- Get a real office lease and a local phone number (Virtual Office only)
These services help establish your foreign nonprofit in Florida, and keep your personal address out of the spotlight.