Incorporating a bike club?

[li10up]

Thanks everyone for the info. When I raised this question the current officers appeared to not want to talk about it...that is when I got concerned. I've heard we have some sort of insurance but I will check into that to make sure.

So can you incorporate without being a non-profit? How do you do that?

[velogirl]

incorporating (ie forming a corporation) is a form of business structure, just like an LLC (limited liability corporation) or a sole proprietorship. check with your state, but in CA you have to file with the secretary of state (initially to set up the corp and then annually).

becoming a not-for-profit is a completely different process. there are many different types of not-for-profits as well, depending on the mission of the organization.

[indysteel]

J- Check out the website for the Texas Secretary of State. It's a good source of information for information and forms regarding incorporation and NFP status.

[Irulan]

Thanks everyone for the info. When I raised this question the current officers appeared to not want to talk about it...that is when I got concerned. I've heard we have some sort of insurance but I will check into that to make sure.

wow that's kind of scary.

So can you incorporate without being a non-profit? How do you do that?

I believe so, the two are not intertwined.