Florida filing
Nonprofit Formation
$215
We submit your completed, signed nonprofit Articles of Incorporation to the State of Florida.
You may prepare your own Articles and provide them to our office for filing.
Nonprofit Filing Services
Start Your Nonprofit
With Confidence
Florida nonprofit incorporation, EIN assistance, and optional federal 501(c)(3) application services. Clear pricing, personalized support, and a family-owned Miami office serving businesses and organizations since 1979.
Download Nonprofit ArticlesEmail Our OfficeServices & Pricing
Choose the Services You Need
Nonprofit incorporation and federal tax-exempt recognition are separate processes. You may prepare your own Articles of Incorporation or choose our optional preparation service.
Optional service
Article Preparation
$75
Using information you provide, we prepare Articles with provisions intended for organizations pursuing 501(c)(3) status.
Separate from the $215 formation filing fee. Let us know before completing the Articles if you want this service.
Optional federal application
501(c)(3) Application
$750
Assistance with the federal tax-exemption application process, including applicable federal filing fees for the quoted service.
We first provide a qualification questionnaire to determine the appropriate application process and confirm service scope.
EIN service
U.S. Applicant With SSN
$25
For the responsible party with a Social Security number. Provide a copy of the responsible party's driver's license and Social Security card. Nonprofit filing and EIN can typically be completed together in approximately 2–3 business days.
EIN service
Applicant Without SSN
Contact us for pricing
Passport-based EIN processing typically takes approximately 4–6 weeks. The IRS confirmation letter is mailed by USPS to the organization's address. A copy of the responsible party's passport is required.
Turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees. IRS processing and approval times are determined by the IRS. Additional services or amendments may incur separate charges.
Important distinction
Incorporation Is Not the Same as 501(c)(3) Status
Filing a Florida nonprofit corporation does not automatically grant federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Recognition from the IRS requires a separate application and IRS approval.
Planning to seek 501(c)(3) status?
Your organizing documents generally need appropriate purpose and dissolution provisions. If Articles prepared by the client do not contain the required provisions, a Florida amendment may be necessary, resulting in additional fees and possible delays. Our optional $75 preparation service can help prepare Articles with these provisions, but does not guarantee IRS approval.
Your organizing documents generally need appropriate purpose and dissolution provisions. If Articles prepared by the client do not contain the required provisions, a Florida amendment may be necessary, resulting in additional fees and possible delays. Our optional $75 preparation service can help prepare Articles with these provisions, but does not guarantee IRS approval.
Before applying
1023-EZ Eligibility Checklist
Download our preliminary questionnaire covering financial thresholds, organization type, purpose, and special eligibility considerations.
This is a client screening aid, not the official IRS eligibility worksheet. The complete current IRS Form 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet must be reviewed before filing.
Download Eligibility ChecklistGetting started
How the Nonprofit Filing Process Works
Prepare Your Articles
Download and complete the nonprofit Articles, or contact us first if you want our optional $75 Article Preparation Service.
Send Documents & Payment
Return your signed Articles, any identification required for EIN service, and payment confirmation. Confirm your total with our office.
We Submit Your Filing
We handle the applicable filing(s) and provide updates. If you request 501(c)(3) assistance, we provide a qualification questionnaire first.
Documents to Have Ready
- Completed and signed Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation, or a request for Article Preparation
- Driver's license and Social Security card for SSN-based EIN requests, or passport for passport-based requests
- Payment confirmation for selected services
- For 501(c)(3) assistance, information about the organization's activities, finances, and leadership as requested in the qualification questionnaire
Common questions
Nonprofit FAQs
Does the $215 incorporation fee include 501(c)(3) status?
No. Florida incorporation and IRS federal tax-exempt recognition are separate processes. The optional 501(c)(3) application service is quoted at $750, including applicable federal filing fees for the quoted service.
Can I prepare my own Articles of Incorporation?
Yes. Complete and sign the downloadable Articles and send them to our office. If you intend to seek 501(c)(3) status, ensure the Articles contain the appropriate IRS-required provisions.
Do I need the $75 Article Preparation Service?
No. It is optional. If you would like us to prepare the Articles, contact us before completing the form.
Am I eligible for Form 1023-EZ?
Eligibility depends on IRS rules, including financial thresholds and organization type. Our downloadable checklist is preliminary only; the complete current IRS eligibility worksheet is required before filing.
How long does IRS approval take?
IRS processing times vary and are outside our control. Approval is not guaranteed.
How can I pay?
We accept Zelle at lazaruscorporate@gmail.com and credit card payments arranged through our office. Please confirm the amount due before paying; contact us for credit card authorization and secure payment instructions.
Ready to Begin?
Contact Lazarus Corporate Filing Service for help understanding our filing services, document requirements, and next steps. We are a filing service and do not provide legal or tax advice.
Email lazaruscorporate@gmail.comCall (305) 552-59733320 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165 · Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM · Fax (305) 675-5944
Lazarus Corporate Filing Service, Inc. is a document filing service only and does not provide legal or tax advice. Clients are responsible for the accuracy of information supplied. Filing does not guarantee federal tax-exempt recognition; the IRS makes all eligibility and approval decisions. Specific federal application routes and filing fees should be confirmed with our office before payment.