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Vermont state guide - 6 lessons

How to start an LLC in Vermont

Vermont forms an LLC by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State's Business Services Division, most commonly online through the Online Business Service Center, for a $155 fee. Online filings are normally processed in less than one business day, while mailed filings take about 7 to 10 business days. This guide covers naming, the registered agent, filing the Articles, the EIN, state tax registration, and the annual report that keeps your LLC in good standing.

Vermont LLC facts at a glance

Vermont LLC facts at a glance
Official filing agencyVermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Formation documentArticles of Organization (Form LLC-1(D))
State filing fee$155
Filing methodsOnline through the Vermont Online Business Service Center, By mail with a check payable to the Vermont Secretary of State
Typical processing (recent)Less than 1 business day online, 7-10 business days by mail
Typical expedited processingNot offered
Registered agentEvery Vermont LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in Vermont; the agent may be a Vermont resident individual or a business organization with a Vermont place of business authorized to do business in the state
Annual Report$45, due Within 3 months of the LLC's fiscal year end
Late penalty$25 + administrative termination
State-level business taxNo franchise tax on LLCs. 6%-8.5% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
Publication requirementNone
Articles filing fee$155, set by 11 V.S.A. 4012 and collected by the Secretary of State when the Articles of Organization are filed
Annual report fee and window$45, due within three months after the close of the LLC's fiscal year, filed online through the Secretary of State's business portal
Minimum business entity tax$250 minimum Business Entity Income Tax owed to the Vermont Department of Taxes by every LLC taxed as a partnership or S corporation doing business in Vermont, even with no net income
Blockchain-Based LLC (BBLLC)Vermont was the first state to authorize a Blockchain-Based LLC, letting an LLC elect BBLLC status and use blockchain technology to maintain records, verify transactions, or otherwise carry out terms of its operating agreement

Processing times reflect recent official guidance and change often. Check the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division current processing calendar before you rely on a date.

File it yourself

Vermont accepts filings directly from business owners. You do not need us, or any other company, to form your LLC. Here is the official portal.

the Vermont Online Business Service Center

The Vermont lessons

  1. 1Name your Vermont LLCRequired wording, the distinguishable name standard, and checking availability before you file.
  2. 2Appoint your Vermont registered agentWho qualifies, the registered office requirement, and keeping the appointment current.
  3. 3File the Articles of OrganizationForm LLC-1(D), the $155 fee, what the form asks for, and processing times.
  4. 4Get an EIN and register for Vermont taxesThe free IRS EIN and registering with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
  5. 5Vermont LLC taxes and licensingPass-through taxation, the $250 minimum business entity tax, and local licensing.
  6. 6File the Vermont Annual ReportThe $45 fee, the three-month filing window tied to your fiscal year end, and what happens if you miss it.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team, Corporate formation specialists and registered agents