A non profit or not for profit corporation is an entity which utilizes the revenue and/or income it generates to promote the non profit’s purposes, programs and activities. In contrast, a “for-profit” entity’s purpose is to distribute the profits it generates to the owners of that entity. A non profit organization may be formed, for example, for the purpose of promoting charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes. However, a non profit organization does not necessarily need to be charitable and can serve other functions. For example, a non profit entity may be formed to serve as a fraternal organization, a social or recreational club, a political organization, a business league or trade association, or a homeowners association, just to name some examples. Non profit organizations are usually tax exempt.

A non profit corporation is formed by filing articles of incorporation with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. We can assist you in filing the documents which are necessary to establish your Florida “not for profit” corporation.