West Virginia 501c3 Corporations: Tax Exempt Organizations Non Profit



West Virginia Non Profit Incorporation

Non profit organizations are companies that provide services to the public. Under West Virginia State Law, these non profit corporations cannot pay profits or dividends to directors or officers.

Forming a Non Profit Organization in West Virginia

Forming a non profit organization in West Virginia will require several procedures including:

Other formation procedures will require appointing a Board of Directors to draft corporation bylaws and the policies that will govern the daily operations of the organization. Applicants must also register with the State Tax Department, apply for Employer ID Number (EIN) and publish a notice of intent to incorporate in at least two local newspapers. The corporation must also request tax-exempt recognition from the IRS

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