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The Vermont LLC guide (2026)

A Vermont LLC is formed by filing the Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $155. Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year, due Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, for $45. Every Vermont LLC must keep a registered agent with a Vermont street address.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
  • Prices verified October 2026

Vermont LLC fees and rules

State filing fee
$155
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Yearly filing
Annual Report, every year, $45
Due
Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record
Registered agent
Required. An individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.
Agent address
The address has to be a street address in Vermont. P.O. boxes and virtual addresses are not accepted.
Filing fee rank
40th lowest of 50 (39 states charge less, 9 charge more)

Vermont compared with neighboring states

StateFiling feeYearly filing
Vermont$155$45 / yr
Massachusetts$500$500 / yr
New Hampshire$100$100 / yr
New York$200$9 / 2 yrs

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How to form an LLC in Vermont

  1. Pick a name with “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in it, and check that it’s free on the Vermont Secretary of State business records.
  2. Name a registered agent: an individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.
  3. File the Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State and pay $155.
  4. Get an EIN from the IRS. It is free and comes after the LLC is formed.
  5. Sign an operating agreement among the members. It sets ownership and voting rules and stays with your records.
  6. File the yearly report. Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year, due Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, for $45.

Mainstay Filing takes care of the agent, the filing, the EIN application and each annual report for $199 a year plus Vermont’s fees.

Best overall for a Vermont LLC

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, all-in, plus state fees

$199 a year plus Vermont’s $155 filing fee, which is passed through at cost.

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report, prepared and filed every year it’s due
  • Compliance reminders

The same $199 at renewal. Already have an LLC and only need an agent? Mainstay Filing’s registered agent service alone is $149 a year.

Prices verified October 21, 2026 on Mainstay Filing’s pricing and FAQ pages.

Vermont LLC questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Vermont?

$155 to the state to file. Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year, due Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, for $45. With Mainstay Filing, the formation filing, registered agent, EIN application and annual reports are $199 a year on top of the state fees.

Does Vermont require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year, due Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, for $45.

Do I need a registered agent in Vermont?

Yes. An individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.

Can I form a Vermont LLC myself?

Yes. You can file the Articles of Organization directly with the Vermont Secretary of State and pay the $155 fee. A service such as Mainstay Filing files it for you and adds the registered agent, EIN application and annual reports for $199 a year.

Other formation services

  • Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with its registered agent service included the first year, then $125 a year; annual report filing is an extra $100 plus the state fee.
  • ZenBusiness: Starter package $0 plus the state fee; Pro is $199 a year with the EIN and annual-report filing, and its registered agent is a separate $199 a year that no package includes.
  • Bizee: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Standard $199, Premium $299), with one free year of its registered agent, which is $149 a year after that.
  • LegalZoom: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Pro $249, Premium $299); its registered agent is $249 a year for first-time agent customers.

Prices from each company’s own pages, checked October 20, 2026. Plus the state fee in every case.

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