Short answer: $155 to file, about $155 in year one, and about $45 a year after that. Articles of Organization fee.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$155
Articles of Organization fee.
Each year after
$45
$45 for a single-member LLC, leaps to $295 for a multi-member LLC.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $155 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $194 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $155 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $354 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Vermont compares
Vermont's LLC filing fee is $155. That's the 11th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Vermont runs $51 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| New Hampshire | $102 | 28 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | $156 | 10 of 51 |
| Maine | $175 | 9 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | $520 | 1 of 51 |
| New York | $200 | 7 of 51 |
Vermont fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | Applies equally to online and paper submissions. |
| Annual Report | $45 | annual, Within 3 months of the fiscal year-end (March 31 for calendar-year LLCs) |
| Minimum state tax | $250 | Owed regardless of income |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $35 | |
| Amendment | $35 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $25 | |
| Application for Certificate of Authority | $155 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination | $20 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $70 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Vermont questions
What is the Vermont LLC filing fee?
$155 for Articles of Organization. Applies equally to online and paper submissions.
How much does a Vermont LLC cost per year?
About $45 a year in state fees. $45 for a single-member LLC, leaps to $295 for a multi-member LLC.
Does Vermont charge a minimum LLC tax?
Yes. Single-member LLCs owe no entity-level tax. Multi-member LLCs owe a mandatory minimum Business Entity Income Tax of $250 every year.
Is it cheaper to file a Vermont LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Vermont?
Does not currently publish paid expedited tiers.
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.