Coalition of Jamaican Alumni Associations of Florida
Need to get things done for your alma mater? See below.
How to register your "FOR PROFIT" association in the State of Florida
Step 1: Research Starting a Business
FYI: Getting Started with a Florida Business
Step 2: Identify Your Type of Business
Decide on a Corporate Structure
Step 3: Form Your Business
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Form a Profit or Non-Profit Corporation
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Online Filing: Profit Articles of Incorporation, Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation
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Print & Mail Form: Profit Articles of Incorporation (PDF), Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation (PDF)
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Form a Limited Liability Company
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Online Filing: Articles of Organization
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Print & Mail Form: Articles of Organization (PDF)
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Step 4: Register Your Business Name (Optional)
How to register your "NON-PROFIT" association in the State of Florida
The link below takes you to the State of Florida webside that provides information on how to register your non-profit association
https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-nonprofit-corporation/instructions/
Please note the following:
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The "Articles of Incorporation" is the most important document, and it should nclude additional items that specifically apply to your situation.
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You should ask an attorney in your association for assistance.
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Chapter 496, F.S., the Solicitation of Contributions Act, requires anyone who solicits donations from a location in Florida or from people in Florida to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and to renew annually. To register online, please visit www.FDACS.gov.
On-line resources to create flyers for your events
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Poster my wallhttps://www.postermywall.com
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Adobe Expresshttps://www.adobe.com/express/create/flyer/
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Vista Createhttps://create.vista.com/create/flyers/
Guidelines for Donating Educational Materials through National Education Trust (NET)
Use the link below to donate educational materials to schools in Jamaica.
Donation educational goods to schools and colleges in Jamaica