What an LLC costs in Vermont (2026)

Forming an LLC in Vermont costs $155. After that the state charges Annual Report, $45 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization	$155	Once, to form	sos.vermont.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $45 a year	Within three months after the end of the fiscal year	legislature.vermont.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $26,067 a year in Vermont, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Vermont.

No extra fee for online filing.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Vermont?

$155 to file the Articles of Organization.

How much does an LLC cost per year in Vermont?

Annual Report, $45 a year.

When is the Vermont LLC report due?

Within three months after the end of the fiscal year.

Does an LLC pay Vermont income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Vermont taxes personal income in 4 brackets, from 3.35% to 8.75% (2025, single filer).

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