Q: Do Alabama non-profit principal addresses have to be in the state?
I am forming a non-profit as a student in Alabama. I live in Michigan and so I don't have an address here. We recruited a registered agent service to be compliant for the state, but we don't have a principal address in the state of Alabama. Could I use my home address?
A: In Alabama, nonprofit organizations are typically required to have a registered agent who has a physical address within the state. This registered agent is responsible for receiving legal documents and official notices on behalf of the nonprofit. However, the principal address of the nonprofit doesn't necessarily have to be located in Alabama. You can generally use your home address in Michigan as the principal address for the nonprofit in Alabama. Many nonprofits, especially smaller ones or those without a physical presence in Alabama, use out-of-state addresses for their principal office. This is a common practice and is usually acceptable. Just make sure that you have a registered agent in Alabama to receive legal notices and official documents, as this is a legal requirement. The registered agent's address will be on public record, while the principal address is not always publicly disclosed.
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