How to form an LLC in Vermont

This page is for a person who lives in Vermont, will do the work in Vermont, and is choosing between remaining a sole proprietor and filing a domestic Vermont LLC. Compare the structures on LLC vs sole proprietorship.

Short version for 2026: file the Articles of Organization through the official Vermont Secretary of State filing path, expect $155, use the Vermont registered agent, then calendar the recurring filing: $45. Pay what the official portal shows and keep the receipt.

At a glance: Vermont LLC fees

• Formation: $155
• Recurring state filing: $45
• Timing: Annual report due within three months after the fiscal year end on record; for a December 31 year-end, the usual window is January 1 through April 1

File in Vermont if the work is in Vermont

A domestic Vermont LLC starts with the Articles of Organization filed with the Vermont Secretary of State. A company formed somewhere else that transacts business in Vermont uses a different foreign-registration process; see Foreign LLC and certificate of authority.

Have a distinguishable LLC name, principal-office information, the Vermont registered agent, and the organizer or authorized signature details requested by the current state form. Keep the operating agreement with the company records rather than filing it unless the state says otherwise.

What to have ready

• A distinguishable LLC name with an allowed identifier. Search the state entity database before filing.
• Principal office and mailing information, plus the information the current Articles of Organization form requests.
• Vermont registered agent information accepted by the state filing path.
• Organizer, payment method, and the published formation fee: $155.

File through the official Vermont path

Start with the official state page in the Sources section. Select the domestic LLC formation path, enter the entity details, review the current fee total, and save the acceptance. The state’s form and checkout screen control any processor, expedited-review, or other line item not listed here.

After the Articles of Organization is filed

The state filing creates the entity record. It does not replace separate licensing, account, payroll, or local requirements that may apply to the business. After acceptance, obtain the EIN, keep the acceptance with the company records, and use the state’s current instructions for follow-on filings.

Recurring filing

Vermont requires the recurring filing described above. Check the official state portal for the entity’s exact deadline, status, and current total before paying. Keep the Vermont registered agent and principal-office information current. Cross-state renewals: LLC annual report and annual registration.

Vermont LLC FAQ

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

The Vermont Secretary of State fee schedule lists Articles of Organization at $155. The state says online filing has no extra fee; pay what the current checkout shows.

Does a Vermont LLC file an annual report?

Yes. Vermont LLCs renew by filing an annual report. The fee schedule lists $45. The annual-report page says the filing is due within three months after the fiscal year end on record; confirm the exact deadline in the Online Business Service Center.

Does a Vermont LLC need a registered agent?

Use a Vermont registered agent and the address the current Articles of Organization filing accepts. Compare DIY and commercial options: Registered agent basics for a new LLC.

Should I form in Wyoming or Delaware if I live and work in Vermont?

For a one-state operator who lives and works in Vermont, domestic Vermont filing is the straightforward default. An out-of-state LLC doing business in Vermont may need a Certificate of Authority, a Vermont agent, and another renewal calendar. See Foreign LLC and certificate of authority.

Do I get an EIN before or after filing the Vermont LLC?

After the Articles of Organization are accepted. The IRS application is free on IRS.gov. Walkthrough: Get an EIN after the state entity exists.

What this page does not cover

• Professional, series, nonprofit, or specialized LLC filings beyond the standard domestic path.
• Local licenses, sales-tax registration, employer accounts, or industry-specific approvals.
• Foreign qualification beyond the overview linked above.
• Voluntary dissolution or reinstatement; confirm the current state filing path before submitting either.