New York nonprofit fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Incorporation – Not-for-Profit Corporation$75. Expedite: +$25 (24 hours), +$75 (same day), +$150 (2 hours). | $75 | One time | verified source |
| State nonprofit report | Check with the state | none | not confirmed |
| Charity registrationNew York Attorney General, Charities Bureau | Required; fee tiered by revenue | annual | verified source |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023 | $275 / $600 | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 | No IRS fee | Yearly | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
Charity registration fee tiers (Article 7-A fee by total support and revenue; EPTL fee by year-end net worth; dual registrants pay both)
- 7-A: support & revenue <250000$10
- 7-A: >=250000 or used professional fundraiser$25
- EPTL: net worth <50000$25
- EPTL: 50000-249999$50
- EPTL: 250000-999999$100
- EPTL: 1M-9.99M$250
- EPTL: 10M-49.99M$750
- EPTL: >=50M$1,500
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New York nonprofit cost FAQ
How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in New York?
Confirmed fees for a small charity in New York come to about $375 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275. Some New York items are not yet confirmed on an official page, so check them with the state before you budget.
What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in New York?
$75 (Certificate of Incorporation – Not-for-Profit Corporation). $75. Expedite: +$25 (24 hours), +$75 (same day), +$150 (2 hours).
Does New York require charity registration?
Required; fee tiered by revenue. CHAR410 registration: $25 Article 7-A fee. Annual CHAR500 fees per 13 NYCRR Part 91. Exempt from 7-A if NY contributions < $25,000 and no professional fundraiser. GAAP review/audit thresholds at $100k/$250k (from regs; current statute thresholds may differ).
Does a New York nonprofit have to file a yearly report?
Not confirmed on an official page in our latest check. NY does not require not-for-profit corporations to file a biennial statement with DOS (biennial statements apply to business corporations/LLCs). Not confirmed on an official page this run.
Official sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
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