Business Formation / LLC Vermont

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in Vermont?

🏁 Initial Formation Costs

🔄 Ongoing & Annual Fees

• Annual Report: $35–$45/year, due within 3 months after your fiscal year ends 

• Late-Filing Penalty: $25; failure to file may result in administrative dissolution 

• Business Entity / Minimum Tax: $250/year, a minimum Vermont tax on LLC income

• Certificates & Certified Copies (optional):

  • Good Standing/Certificate of Fact: $25

  • Certified document copies: $25 

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

🎯 Key Takeaways

1. Formation fee: ~$125 to file the Articles of Organization 

2. Annual Report: $35–45, due within 3 months post-fiscal-year end 

3. Minimum LLC tax: $250/year, regardless of revenue 

4. Optional costs like name reservation, registered agent, and DBA vary based on preferences.

5. Penalty risk: $25 late fee or dissolution if Annual Report isn't timely filed

✅ What to Do Next

1. File your Articles of Organization (~$125).

2. Optionally reserve your name ($20) and set up a DBA ($50–70).

3. Choose a registered agent (self or paid).

4. Draft an Operating Agreement.

5. Obtain your free EIN.

6. File your Annual Report each year by mid-March (~$35).

7. Pay the $250 minimum LLC tax to the Vermont Department of Taxes annually.

8. Obtain certificates if needed (Good Standing, certified copies, etc.).

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization