Short answer: File Application for Certificate of Authority with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division for $155, and name a Vermont registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Vermont
File Application for Certificate of Authority with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division ($155). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Vermont registered agent.
Agent with a physical Vermont street address is mandatory.
How Vermont compares
Vermont's foreign LLC registration fee is $155. That's the 18th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Vermont runs $5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $155 | 18 of 47 |
| New Hampshire | $102 | 32 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Maine | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 3 of 47 |
| New York | $250 | 9 of 47 |
Vermont fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $45 | annual, Within 3 months of the fiscal year-end (March 31 for calendar-year LLCs) |
| Application for Certificate of Authority | $155 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Vermont questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Vermont?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Vermont (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Vermont?
$155 to file Application for Certificate of Authority.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Vermont?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Vermont. Agent with a physical Vermont street address is mandatory.
Does a foreign LLC file the Vermont annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.