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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Vermont Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Vermont) is a $100 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Normal turn around time for processing applications takes 3 to 5 working days. Include a duplicate copy of your application, as well as a self addressed envelope to return your acknowledgement.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $125 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Normal turn around time for processing applications takes 3 to 5 working days.Include a duplicate copy of your application, as well as a self addressed envelope to return your acknowledgement.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Vermont) is a $75 initial filing fee, $35 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Normal turn around time for processing applications takes 3 to 5 working days. Include a duplicate copy of your application, as well as a self addressed envelope to return your acknowledgement.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $175 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. Normal turn around time for processing applications takes 3 to 5 working days.Include a duplicate copy of your application, as well as a self addressed envelope to return your acknowledgement.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Vermont allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Vermont visit this website.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in Vermont are issued through the County or City. For more information on business licenses in Vermont visit their website.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Vermont. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website.
State Income Tax
Vermont does have a state income tax for individuals. Vermont does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Vermont.
Vermont does have a franchise tax for corporations. This tax is imposed on financial institutions. Institutions subject to the franchise tax are not subject to corporate income tax.
State Sales Tax
Vermont does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Vermont. Apply for an Vermont sales tax permit here. You will receive a license for a sales and use tax account or meals and rooms tax account. The license must be displayed prominently at your place of business for customers to see. There is no charge for the license.
Employer Assistance
The state of Vermont administers labor and employment issues through the Vermont Department of Labor.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Vermont is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Vermont is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Vermont regarding Worker's Compensation is available
from the Vermont Workers' Compensation System website. Most employers secure coverage
by purchasing workers' compensation insurance. A limited class of employers may be
approved as self-
Occupational Health & Safety
Vermont provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Vermont's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Vermont