Mississippi Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in Mississippi costs $50 in state fees in year one, then about $25 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a Mississippi Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation, nonprofit (F0001) with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The state fee is $50. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Nonprofit Corporation Annual Report: $25, filed every year. Due: May 15 each year (may be filed starting January 1).
- First one: May 15 of the year after incorporation.
- If you're late: No late fee listed; failure to file may lead to administrative dissolution (nonprofit reinstatement is free).
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- Formation costs $50 for an LLC, corporation, or nonprofit.
- Domestic LLC annual reports are free but required by April 15 each year; corporations pay $25.
- Foreign qualification is expensive: $250 for LLCs (plus a $250 annual report) and $500 for corporations.
- The corporate franchise tax is phasing out and is repealed effective January 1, 2028.
Registered agent
Mississippi requires a registered agent. A registered agent with a Mississippi address is required. Agent changes are filed as an amendment, since there is no separate change-of-agent form. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $25 | Fictitious Business Name Registration (F0070) with the Secretary of State |
| Expedited processing | — | Not offered |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.