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Vermont LLC formation
Start your Vermont LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC prepares and files your Vermont Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division usually within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Vermont's $155 state filing fee, passed through at cost, so your total is $254. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Vermont LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. Vermont is one of the faster states: typical approval for a standard online filing is 1 business day. Vermont does not sell faster review for online LLC filings, so there is no rush option to add.
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $155
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Your total
- $254
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- Typical state approval
- 1 business day
- Filing office
- Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- $25
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- corporation $25 / LLC $35
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Vermont. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies, Good Standing certificates and state rush filing are optional and charged at checkout at the state's cost with no service fee.
Official Vermont fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Vermont with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Vermont LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Vermont registered agent, and your business address. Vermont filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Vermont's state fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. When Vermont approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Articles of Organization as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Vermont LLC is approved
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Vermont address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Articles of Organization usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Articles of Organization, emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Vermont LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Vermont's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Rules and costs
Vermont LLC requirements
On this page: EIN · Cost breakdown
Getting an EIN for your Vermont LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Vermont, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Vermont state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Vermont LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $155 |
|---|---|
| Yearly report or tax (within 3 months after your fiscal year ends) | $45 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 |
| Assumed or trade name / DBA (optional, Secretary of State) | $70 |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Checked on official Vermont sources on November 5, 2026: name reservation, annual report. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Vermont LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Vermont?
Vermont charges a $155 state filing fee for a new LLC. HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $254. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Vermont?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. Typical approval for a standard online filing is 1 business day. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Vermont LLC?
Vermont does not sell faster review for online LLC filings, so there is no rush option to add.
What is the Vermont formation document called?
In Vermont the document that creates your LLC is the Articles of Organization, filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division. We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Vermont?
Yes, like almost every state, Vermont requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Vermont address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
How do I get an EIN for my Vermont LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Vermont state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
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