Starting an LLC in Vermont
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Vermont costs $155 to file the Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division. After that, Annual Report is due within three months after the close of the fiscal year the state has on record for the LLC.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $45 | Within three months after the close of the fiscal year the state has on record for the LLC. |
Registered agent
Vermont requires one. State law requires an LLC to designate and continuously maintain an agent and registered office for service of process in Vermont, and the agent's physical and mailing addresses have to stay current for the company to remain in good standing.
What you owe after year one
Within three months after the close of the fiscal year the state has on record for the LLC.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
Worth knowing
The published fee schedule lists a single rate for each filing, with no separate paper price.
The official pages
- Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-05. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Vermont?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-vermont.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Vermont?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $155.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Vermont?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Does Vermont require an annual report for an LLC?
Within three months after the close of the fiscal year the state has on record for the LLC.
Do I need a registered agent in Vermont?
Yes. State law requires an LLC to designate and continuously maintain an agent and registered office for service of process in Vermont, and the agent's physical and mailing addresses have to stay current for the company to remain in good standing.