Welcome!  So you want to start a nonprofit with international operations?  Or perhaps you’re a part of an existing operation that is finally ready to reap the fundraising potential of having 501c3 status in the United States? You’re in the right place.

Starting an international nonprofit in the United States is a wise idea even if your primary operations are overseas.  This is because there is such a huge funding base for organizations that have U.S. 501c3 status.  You can apply for US grants and fundraise in the United States.  It also adds legitimacy and brand recognition for your organization globally.

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in other countries have a lot with which to contend with from rigorous IRS requirements to local laws in the countries in which you are operating.  Since September 11, 2001 the IRS scrutinizes nonprofits that have international operations of any kind.  We’re here to help you simplify that process and ensure that it’s done right the first time so that your 501c3 organization can avoid unnecessary delays.

Unfortunately, the IRS requirements for obtaining the 501c tax exempt status can be overwhelming, especially when you throw in the complications of international operations. We’ve worked with many international nonprofit organizations from Africa to Europe to Asia and even in countries like Australia, Canada, Brazil, Afghanistan, Costa Rica, Guatemala and China.  Our clients range from existing schools and orphanages already operating in other countries to brand new inter-country friend and scholarship organizations to hospitals, missionaries and ministries, social justice and environmental organizations.

We’ve even successfully gained permission from the US State Department to establish an organization in Syria, a country on the terrorist watch list. Rest assured that we’ve seen it all and can assist your nongovernmental organization.

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