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LLC formation services compared in Vermont (2026)
The Vermont filing fee is $155. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $354 in year 1; the other four services range from $155 to $404.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Vermont
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $155 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $194 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $254 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $354 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $404 |
Vermont filing details
- State filing fee
- $155
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filed with
- Vermont Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $45
- Registered agent
- Required. An individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $155 state fee = $354 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Vermont questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Vermont with a service?
In year 1, from $155 (Bizee) to $404 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Vermont’s $155 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $354.
What does Vermont charge to file an LLC?
$155, paid to the Vermont Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Vermont LLC?
Yes. An individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Vermont Secretary of State fee schedule (11 V.S.A. § 4012): sos.vermont.gov/business-services/fees-statutes/, checked October 1, 2026
- Vermont formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/11/025/04012, checked October 1, 2026
- Vermont report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/11/025/04032, checked August 12, 2026
- Vermont registered agent statute (11 V.S.A. § 4007): legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/11/025/04007, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).