Vermont LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Vermont amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $155 |
| Annual report | $45 ($170 for foreign LLCs) |
| When it is due | Within 3 months of the fiscal year end (31 March for calendar-year LLCs) |
| State tax on the LLC | $250 minimum business entity tax for LLCs taxed as partnerships |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $155 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $45 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the Vermont Secretary of State and other official Vermont sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Vermont?
The Vermont Secretary of State charges $155 to file Articles of Organization. The fee is set by 11 V.S.A. 4012, as amended in June 2023.
The Secretary of State’s own fee page still lists the old $125. The statute governs. A name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 120 days.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Vermont covers the form field by field.
How much does a Vermont LLC cost every year?
Every Vermont LLC files an annual report for $45 within three months of the end of its fiscal year. A calendar-year LLC files by 31 March. Foreign LLCs registered in Vermont pay $170.
Multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships also file a Business Entity Income Tax return (Form BI-471) with the Vermont Department of Taxes and pay a $250 minimum tax each year. A single-member LLC taxed as a disregarded entity does not file that return.
What does a Vermont LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a Vermont LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Vermont charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $155 | $155 |
| Year 2 | $45 | $192 |
| Year 3 | $45 | $192 |
| Three-year total | $245 | $539 |
A multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership adds the $250 minimum business entity tax each year, bringing the three-year state total to $995.
Does Vermont charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Vermont charges a $250 minimum business entity tax on LLCs that file the Business Entity Income Tax return, which covers multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships.
Members pay Vermont personal income tax on their share of Vermont-source profit. An LLC that elects corporate taxation pays Vermont corporate income tax instead, with its own minimum tax.
How much does a registered agent cost in Vermont?
Every Vermont LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Vermont. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
Our Vermont registered agent guide explains the state rules in full.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does a Vermont LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A Vermont LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other Vermont LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Vermont state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $25 for 120 days | |
| Certificate of good standing | $35 | Vermont calls it a certificate of existence. |
| Certified copy | $25 | |
| Amending the articles | $35 | |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $70 | Assumed business name with the Vermont Secretary of State, renewed every 5 years for $65. |
| Changing registered agent | $35 | |
| Foreign LLC registration | $155 | Foreign LLCs then pay a $170 annual report. |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $35 | Plus the annual report fee for each missed year. |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Vermont, and Vermont does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss a Vermont LLC deadline?
Vermont sets no separate late fee for the annual report, but an LLC that fails to file it is terminated by the state.
Reinstatement costs $35 plus the annual report fee for every missed year. An LLC whose report is five years overdue also loses the right to keep its name.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Vermont sets out the steps.
How does Vermont compare with other states?
Vermont costs more than average to form and little to keep. Its $155 formation fee is above the $100 national median, while its $45 annual report is a fraction of the $500 Massachusetts charges each year.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $155 | $45 | $45 annual report, $250 minimum tax for partnerships |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
| Delaware LLC cost | $110 | $400 | $400 flat annual tax due 1 June |
| New Mexico LLC cost | $50 | $0 | No annual report, no franchise tax |
| Massachusetts | $520 | $500 | Most expensive state to form and keep |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a Vermont LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Vermont LLC for $0 plus the $155 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the Vermont filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every Vermont deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in Vermont first.
Vermont LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Vermont?
A Vermont LLC costs $155 to form and $45 a year for the annual report. Multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships also pay a $250 minimum business entity tax each year.
Is the Vermont LLC filing fee $125 or $155?
It is $155. Vermont raised the fee in 2023 under 11 V.S.A. 4012. The $125 figure, still shown on the Secretary of State’s older fee page, is out of date.
When is the Vermont LLC annual report due?
Within three months of the end of the LLC’s fiscal year, which is 31 March for a calendar-year LLC. The fee is $45.
Does a single-member Vermont LLC pay the $250 minimum tax?
No, when it is taxed as a disregarded entity. The $250 minimum applies to LLCs that file the Vermont Business Entity Income Tax return, which covers multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships.
What happens if I do not file the Vermont annual report?
Vermont terminates the LLC. Reinstatement costs $35 plus the annual report fee for each missed year.
How much does a Vermont LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $245 in state fees: $155 in year one and $45 in each of the next two years. A multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership adds $250 a year in minimum tax.
Sources
- Vermont Statutes 11 V.S.A. 4012, LLC fees
- Vermont Statutes 11 V.S.A. 4033, annual report
- Vermont Department of Taxes, Business Entity Income Tax
- Official Vermont source: DBA (assumed or trade name) fee
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Vermont Secretary of State before you file.
