What are the filing fees for Vermont LLCs?

Starting a Vermont LLC costs about $155. That's the filing fee you pay to the Secretary of State with your Articles of Organization. Pay this once, and your LLC springs to life with all its legal protections. You've got two filing options: online or paper. 

The online portal typically gets you approved within one business day. Paper filings incur the same $155 fee, but expect a review period of 5-7 business days, plus mail transit time, which can extend the process to 2-3 weeks in total.

Vermont keeps it simple: no extra charges for paper filing, no "expedited" fees since the online system is already fast. This makes planning your budget straightforward, but you should still check the Secretary of State's website before filing. Fee schedules can change without much notice when laws or regulations update, potentially causing compliance headaches if you're caught off guard.

Current Vermont LLC filing fees

Vermont keeps it simple: $155 for your Articles of Organization, period. Whether paid online or by mail, the fee remains the same. 

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Since online filing already processes within a day, Vermont skipped building a paid rush option. File online and receive expedited processing without the additional charge.

Your only recurring cost is the $45 annual report, due within three months of your fiscal year-end.

How do Vermont’s filing fees compare to other states?

Vermont's $155 filing fee sits squarely in the middle compared to those of its neighboring states. 

• New York requires a $200 upfront payment, along with a mandatory newspaper publication fee ranging from $300 to over $1,200, depending on your county. What seems like a simple LLC setup in New York becomes surprisingly costly.
• New Hampshire appears to be a bargain at $100 to form, but charges $100 annually for reports. 
• Massachusetts takes your wallet to the cleaners. The Bay State demands $500 to file and another $500 yearly, the steepest routine fees in New England. By choosing Vermont, you save $845 just on formation and your first annual report.

Across the country, state filing fees average around $132. Vermont costs a bit more, but you avoid New York's publication requirements and Massachusetts' yearly budget busters. Additionally, Vermont processes online filings within one business day without additional fees.

With just a $45 annual report, your Vermont LLC expenses stay predictable. No complex fee tiers, no surprise publication costs, no long wait times. The $155 entry price isn't rock-bottom, but Vermont gives you speed, predictability, and straightforward fees that keep ongoing costs manageable.

Additional filing fees to consider for LLCs in Vermont

Beyond the basic $155 formation fee, a few optional charges might pop up during your LLC's lifetime that can create unexpected compliance burdens if you're not prepared. Consider the following: 

• Vermont allows you to reserve it for 120 days at $20–$25, with the option to renew at the same price 
• Articles of Amendment cost you $35.
• Registered agent fees can range from $100 to $300 per year
• Fixed a typo in your initial filing? Articles of Correction, also $35 
• Filing a complete Restated Articles of Organization runs $25
• Getting a certified copy of any filing costs $10 per document 
• A Certificate of Good Standing runs $25

Other potential filings include:

• Closing your LLC with Articles of Termination: $20
• Combining with another entity through Articles of Merger: $55
• Registering a trade name or DBA if you operate under a different brand: $35

Knowing these fees ahead of time helps you plan your LLC budget without surprises, but tracking them across multiple entities can quickly become overwhelming without proper systems in place.

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