Start a Vermont LLC
How to start an LLC in Vermont →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Vermont LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Vermont LLC name check →
Check a name against Vermont naming rules before you file.
Vermont operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Vermont LLC
Vermont Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Vermont registered agent →
Every Vermont LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Vermont deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Vermont LLC at a glance
Formed with
Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (by March 31 for a December 31 fiscal year end).
Must include "Limited Liability Company", "LLC", "Ltd. Liability Co.", "Limited Company", "LC" or "Ltd. Co.", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Vermont register.
- Annual reports are filed online through the Online Business Service Center.
- The annual report deadline follows your fiscal year end, not your formation anniversary.
- Vermont also offers PLC (professional), L3C (low-profit) and blockchain-based LLC options.
Forming a Vermont LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Vermont LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Vermont?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Vermont, and file a Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Vermont LLC cost?
Vermont charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Vermont LLC file an annual report?
Vermont LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (by March 31 for a December 31 fiscal year end).
Is an operating agreement required in Vermont?
No, but every Vermont LLC should have one.
