Form a Vermont LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Vermont LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Vermont | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Vermont LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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).
You also need a registered agent in Vermont every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Vermont address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Vermont LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Vermont filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Vermont filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Vermont filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Vermont filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Vermont?
Vermont charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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).
What are the yearly costs of a Vermont LLC?
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). You also need a registered agent in Vermont every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Vermont LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Vermont?
No. The Vermont filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
