Any nonprofit group or organization located in Virginia, unless exempt, must register with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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.
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.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Virginia. The law doesn't specify when bylaws must be adopted, but usually this happens at the organizational meeting.
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.
At minimum, a business located within the jurisdiction of a city or county will generally need a business license. A city or county may have additional licensing and registration requirements for certain business types.
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.
Real Estate Property Exemptions. Virginia provides tax exemptions for 1.) Certain veterans and their surviving spouses, and 2.) The surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action.