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Vermont LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in Vermont for $0 service fee.

Vermont state filing fee is $125. Standard processing is 1 to 2 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Vermont Registered Agent service free for the first year.

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VERMONT
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State filing fee$125
Processing1 to 2 business days
State GDP$38B
Population650k
Small businesses~75,000
Our service fee$0
$125 TOTAL
$125
Vermont filing fee
1 to 2 business days
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$38B
Vermont GDP
$0
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$125
Vermont state fee
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Vermont Registered AgentFree for the first year
The Vermont business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Vermont.

Small economy but distinctive: #1 US maple syrup producer, strong dairy and cheese, growing tech in Burlington. State income tax up to 8.75%.

State GDP$38BTotal state output
Population650kLatest census estimate
Small businesses~75,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
Notable#1 highest concentration of farm-to-table businessesDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in Vermont
TourismDairy & cheeseMaple syrup (#1 US producer)Technology (growing)Education (UVM)
Top cities to file

Where Vermont businesses are based.

You can form your Vermont LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Burlington
Largest city. UVM, Ben & Jerry's, growing tech.
South Burlington
Suburb of Burlington, manufacturing.
Rutland
Tourism, manufacturing.
Essex
Manufacturing, growing residential.
Colchester
Suburb of Burlington.
Montpelier
State capital. Government.
Vermont LLC specifics

The Vermont formation rules at a glance.

  • $125 filing fee, $35 annual report
  • Processing: 1 to 2 business days (standard only)
  • Filed with the Vermont Secretary of State in Montpelier
  • Top industries: Tourism, Dairy & cheese, Maple syrup (#1 US producer)

Our take Form here if you operate in Vermont. Reasonable costs and fast processing.

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The Vermont Secretary of State

Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Montpelier. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $35 annual report.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 2 BUSINESS DAYS
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What is included on Starter

Free with your Vermont LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Vermont state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • Vermont-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • Vermont Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic Vermont compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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How it works

From form to filed in Vermont, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and Vermont address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with VermontArticles of Organization submitted to the Vermont Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a Vermont business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. Vermont compliance calendar populated.
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Compare to nearby states

Vermont vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Vermont compares.

New Hampshire$100No state income tax, no sales tax
Maine$175Higher fees, similar small New England
Massachusetts$520Much larger economy, higher fees
Vermont$125Form here if you operate in Vermont. Reasonable costs and fast processing.
Local resources

Vermont business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these Vermont-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

Vermont Agency of CommerceState business support
Vermont SBDCStatewide centers
Lake Champlain ChamberBurlington area
Vermont Sustainable Jobs FundSustainability-focused funding
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FAQ

Vermont-specific LLC questions.

When is the VT annual report due?
2.5 months after LLC fiscal year end (March 15 for calendar-year LLCs).
Why so much maple syrup?
VT produces ~50% of US maple syrup. Climate, sugar maple density, multi-generational producer families.
Why farm-to-table?
VT has 7,000+ farms (highest density of working farms in New England). Strong consumer demand for local food.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Vermont?
Vermont charges a $125 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $125.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Vermont?
Vermont processes LLC formations in 1 to 2 business days for standard filings. Standard processing is your only option.
Do I need to live in Vermont to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a Vermont LLC from anywhere. You will need a Vermont Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a Vermont Registered Agent?
Vermont requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in Vermont. We provide Vermont Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my Vermont LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your Vermont LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Vermont Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Vermont Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $125 Vermont fee at cost 60-day money-back

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