Form an LLC in Vermont
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $280 on Standard.
State filing fee
$155
Typical processing
21 days
Annual report
$35 / yr
Vermont LLCs file with the Secretary of State Corporations Division at $155. The annual report is due March 31 each year with a $35 fee. Processing is about three weeks at standard speed.
Vermont is almost exclusively chosen by in-state founders. The state's small size means the LLC ecosystem is correspondingly small but well-regulated.
Best for: Vermont-resident businesses.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $155 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 21 days |
| Annual report fee | $35 |
| Annual report due | March 31 every year |
- No franchise tax for LLCs.
How we file your Vermont LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the Vermont Secretary of State Corporations Division. The $155 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Vermont operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Vermont annual reports are due March 31 each year with a $35 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Vermont annual report due?
March 31 each year. The fee is $35.
Can a non-resident own a Vermont LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Vermont.
Ready to form your Vermont LLC?
Total from $280 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.