This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. VLA requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLA to attend this workshop before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them.

Additionally, CLE credits (Professional Practice, traditional format, transitional) are available on certain dates.

For additional information please e-mail Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento or contact him at 212.319.2787, ext. 13. To register for the Nonprofit and Tax Exemption Workshop please fill out and return this Workshop Registration Form.