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Charitable Solicitation Registration in New York

New York requires charities that solicit in the state, or that hold charitable assets there, to register with the Attorney General's Charities Bureau and file an annual financial report.

At a glance

New York requirements

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Regulator	New York Attorney General, Charities Bureau
Law	Executive Law Article 7-A and the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL)
When to register	Before soliciting contributions in New York.
Initial filing	Form CHAR410 (Registration Statement)
Annual renewal	Form CHAR500 (Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations), due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends

Information verified October 2026 from official New York sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in New York?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions from New York residents (Article 7-A), and charities that hold or administer property for charitable purposes in New York (EPTL).

Exemptions: Religious organizations and some other categories are exempt from Article 7-A. Organizations that claim an exemption still indicate it on their filings.

State fees

Annual filing fees

Level	State fee
Article 7-A filing fee	$25
EPTL filing fee (EPTL registrants)	Based on net worth

These are New York's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

Total revenue and support over $250,000 and up to $1 million: independent CPA review report.
Total revenue and support over $1 million: independent CPA audit report.
These thresholds took effect July 1, 2021.

FAQ

New York registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in New York?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions from New York residents (Article 7-A), and charities that hold or administer property for charitable purposes in New York (EPTL). Timing: Before soliciting contributions in New York.

How much does New York charitable registration cost?

State fees: Article 7-A filing fee: $25; EPTL filing fee (EPTL registrants): Based on net worth. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the New York renewal due?

Form CHAR500 (Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations) is due 15th day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends.

Does New York require audited financial statements?

Total revenue and support over $250,000 and up to $1 million: independent CPA review report. Total revenue and support over $1 million: independent CPA audit report. These thresholds took effect July 1, 2021.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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