Active companies in Vermont must declare to the Secretary of State that they are still conducting business. The Vermont Secretary of State requires businesses to do so to keep their records up to date. Vermont uses annual reports as a compliance measure to help monitor the businesses in the state. Companies are required to update any information regarding their corporate structure when they file an annual report with the state.
When founders start a business in Vermont, they are not subject to any initial reporting requirements. This means that they do not have to submit an annual report when they first register with the state. However, they will have to file an annual report within 2 1/2 months after their first fiscal year has ended. For many companies, the fiscal year runs until December 31; companies could then begin filing their annual report on January 1.
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Are you worried about filing your annual report on time to the State of Vermont? Let us do it for you. Our convenient filing services come with the following benefits:
- Experienced preparation
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- Keep your Vermont business operating legally
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Your privacy is of utmost importance to us and we go to great lengths to keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. As part of our promise, we:
- Monitor your Vermont state business records
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We don’t sell your information to anyone. We only provide it to government entities when required, and we only keep it on file so we can help you with your future annual registration needs.
Vermont Annual Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
The filing fee associated with a Vermont annual report varies greatly depending on the classification of the business. For example, the state requires domestic for-profit corporations to pay a $45 filing fee with their annual report. Foreign profit corporations, on the other hand, must pay a $200 fee for their report. Vermont only requires nonprofit corporations -- both foreign and domestic -- to pay $20 to file a business report, and nonprofits only need to file every two years.
When a limited liability company files an annual report with the Vermont Secretary of State, they only pay a $35 filing fee. However, foreign limited liability companies must pay $100 as a filing fee.
Vermont Domestic Corporations
| State Office: |  Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Three months after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Filing Fee: | $45 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee. The business risks being dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | Pre Populated reports can be printed from the online filing portal. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Foreign Corporations
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Three months after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Filing Fee: | $200 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee. The business risks being dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | Pre Populated reports can be printed from the online filing portal. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Domestic Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Two and a half months after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Filing Fee: | $35 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee. The business risks being dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | Pre Populated reports can be printed from the online filing portal. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Foreign Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Two and a half months after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Filing Fee: | $140 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee. The business risks being dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | Pre Populated reports can be printed from the online filing portal. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Biennially from January -April 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $20 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee. The business risks being dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | The annual report is mailed to the business address on file with the state. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
Vermont Domestic Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Annual due by April 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $15 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | The annual report is mailed to the registered agent on file with the state. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Annual due by April 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $100 |
| Penalty: | $25 late fee |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Forms: | The annual report is mailed to the registered agent on file with the state. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Vermont General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Vermont Secretary of State 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1104 Phone Number:(802) 828-2386 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your Vermont Secretary of State Annual Report
To file your Vermont Annual Report, visit the Corporations Division Annual Report Page before the filing deadline and find the link for the annual report. Here, you’ll be able to type in your company information and access the report you need to complete. Once completed, submit it along with your filing fee to complete the process. You can also print out a pre-populated report that has been completed online and mail it in along with payment.
Additionally, you can file the report that your agent provides to you. Your Vermont registered agent will receive a form from the government which they can provide to you. You will then be able to complete it and mail it in.
A third option is to allow our team to take care of filing for you, handling the process so that you can focus on other aspects of running your business without having to worry about your business falling into noncompliance with the Vermont Secretary of State.
Our Vermont Annual Report Service
We offer secure & professional business annual report preparation and filing services. Hire us, and you will never need to worry about missing an annual report deadline or paying a late penalty. We’ll make sure your business is in good legal standing in the state of Vermont so you don’t face the threat of delinquency.
Vermont Annual Report Filing Service Benefits
Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
- Hassle-free annual compliance with the Vermont Secretary of State’s rules and regulations
- No missed deadlines or late fees
- Professionally prepared and submitted filing service
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Vermont Annual Report FAQS
How Much Is the Filing Fee for the Vermont Annual Report?
The cost varies greatly depending upon the type of business that is filing the report.
- Domestic Corporations and PCs: $45
- Foreign Corporations: $200
- All Nonprofits: $20 (filing biennially)
- Domestic LLCs and PLLCs: $35
- Foreign LLCs: $140
- Domestic LLPs: $15
- Foreign LLPs: $100
When Is the Deadline to File the Annual Report with the Vermont Secretary of State?
Reports from Corporations and LLCs are due 2.5 months after the end of the fiscal year. Usually, this is March 15. LLPs will need to file every year by April 1, and nonprofit organizations must file by April 1 every other year.
Is There a Penalty for Filing the Report Late?
Yes. There is a $25 late penalty. Additionally, continued failure to submit a report could lead to the state revoking your business license or dissolving your corporation entirely.
Are There Initial Reporting Requirements for Vermont Businesses?
No, you will have no initial reporting requirements when you first form or register your business within Vermont.
Who Is Allowed to File My Vermont Annual Report?
Anyone who has been granted authority by the business entity is allowed to file a Vermont annual report. Additionally, original signatures are not required on the forms.
Vermont Business Resources
Vermont Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(802) 828-2386
Address:
Vermont Secretary of State
128 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-1104
If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.
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