Multi-State Charitable Solicitation & Foreign Registration
Legal Support for Nonprofits Fundraising and Operating Nationwide
As nonprofit organizations expand their impact beyond state lines, they often overlook a critical legal obligation: registration. In nearly every U.S. state, nonprofits must register before they can legally solicit charitable contributions or conduct significant business activities. Failing to do so can result in fines, revoked solicitation privileges, or reputational damage—especially when regulators, donors, or funders take notice.
At FPLG, we help nonprofit organizations understand and navigate multi-state charitable solicitation compliance and foreign business registration requirements. Whether you're conducting online fundraising, holding events in other states, applying for grants, or opening a new program location, our legal team ensures you're registered properly—and protected.
Registration and Compliance Services
Every state has its own rules about how and when nonprofits must register to fundraise or operate within its borders. FPLG helps nonprofits navigate these requirements by providing end-to-end support for charitable solicitation registration and foreign registration to transact business in states beyond their incorporation.
We assess your organization’s fundraising activities, grantmaking footprint, staffing, property ownership, and events to determine where registration is legally required. Then, we prepare and file the necessary forms—whether you’re registering for the first time, renewing annually, or responding to a delinquency notice. We also assist with Organizational Annual Reports, registered agent requirements, and state-specific exemptions.
Whether you’re operating in three states or thirty, our legal team ensures that your nonprofit is compliant, protected, and positioned for growth.
Online Fundraising and Nationwide Campaigns
If your nonprofit accepts donations online, you may already be soliciting funds in multiple states—even if you’ve never hosted an event or opened a program outside your home state. Most states now interpret online solicitations, email marketing, and social media campaigns as activities that trigger charitable registration requirements.
FPLG helps organizations understand where their digital fundraising strategy intersects with state regulations. We work with nonprofits to develop compliant national campaigns, coordinate filings across jurisdictions, and advise on platform disclosures, commercial co-ventures, and donor communications.
From donation platforms and crowdfunding to recurring giving programs, we help you stay compliant while expanding your reach—and earning your donors’ trust.
