Instructions for Form BCO-10 Charitable Organization Registration Statement - Pennsylvania

Form BCO-10 Charitable Organization Registration Statement - Pennsylvania

This document contains official instructions for Form BCO-10 , Charitable Organization Registration Statement - a form released and collected by the Pennsylvania Department of State. An up-to-date fillable Form BCO-10 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form BCO-10?A: Form BCO-10 is the Charitable Organization Registration Statement in Pennsylvania.

Q: Who needs to complete Form BCO-10?A: Charitable organizations operating in Pennsylvania need to complete and submit Form BCO-10.

Q: What is the purpose of Form BCO-10?A: The purpose of Form BCO-10 is to register charitable organizations and provide information about their operations and finances.

Q: What information is required on Form BCO-10?A: Form BCO-10 requires information such as the organization's name, address, purpose, activities, financial information, and details of directors and officers.

Q: Are there any fees associated with Form BCO-10?A: Yes, there is a filing fee required when submitting Form BCO-10.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting Form BCO-10?A: Yes, Form BCO-10 must be filed annually by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of the organization's fiscal year.

Q: What happens if a charitable organization fails to file Form BCO-10?A: Failure to file Form BCO-10 may result in penalties and the revocation of the organization's registration.

Q: Is there a separate form for renewing the registration?A: No, Form BCO-10 is used both for initial registration and annual renewal.