Any non-profit conducting business in Virginia must register as a Non-Stock Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Procedures for filing as a Non-Stock Corporation can be found in the Code of Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act, Sections 13.1-801 through 13.1-946.
The Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) connects nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of working together to promote, enhance, and strengthen their services for the citizens of Virginia.
A. A board of directors shall consist of one or more individuals, with the number specified in or fixed in ance with the bylaws, or if not specified in or fixed in ance with the bylaws, with the number specified in or fixed in ance with the articles of incorporation.
Your bylaws must comply with Virginia state law, but also serve as a supplement to the code. Your nonprofit will also need to form a conflict of interest policy. This policy will ensure that all decisions made by the board and by the members, is in the best interest of the nonprofit.
You may complete a complaint form online or download one of our complaint forms. For further assistance call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia.
Any nonprofit group or organization located in Virginia, unless exempt, must register with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Any non-profit conducting business in Virginia must register as a Non-Stock Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Procedures for filing as a Non-Stock Corporation can be found in the Code of Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act, Sections 13.1-801 through 13.1-946.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Virginia Name Your Organization. Recruit Incorporators and Initial Directors. Appoint a Registered Agent. Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation. File Initial Report. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) ... Store Nonprofit Records. Establish Initial Governing Documents and Policies.