A sample Independent Contractor Agreement you may adapt for your organization. Members Only Please log in to access this resource or become a member.â–ˇ Have Foreign National complete the Foreign National Data Gathering Form. All NC nonprofits must file articles of incorpora- tion with the NC Secretary of State to operate as a nonprofit corporation. Contract Documents: This Contract consists of the following documents: (1) This contract. (2) General Terms and Conditions (Attachment A). An Independent Contractor Agreement is a contract between a company and an independent contractor to hire the contractor without them becoming an employee. This guide covers the required filings to maintain a nonprofit corporation in North Carolina. Application of Certificate of Authority. The legal name of your nonprofit corporation may not conflict with any other organization registered in the state.