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How To File A Vermont Annual Report

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Last Updated: November 15, 2024

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One requirement for maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or corporation in the state of Vermont is filing an Annual Report with the Vermont Secretary of State. The Report confirms and updates the company’s information each year.

Who Needs to File an Annual Report?

Domestic and foreign corporations and LLCs in Vermont are required to file an annual report each year after the year the company was formed.

What is Needed to File a Vermont Annual Report?

You can file your Vermont Corporation and LLC Annual Report online or by mail. To file online, visit the Vermont Secretary of State’s website; otherwise, you can download and fill out the Annual Report.

The report asks for information such as:

  • Legal name of the entity
  • Vermont Registered Agent name and address
  • Office address
  • Name and address of the officers, directors, members, and/or managers

Processing is done 1 business day when filing online or 7-10 business days when filing by mail.

Annual Report Cost

The Annual Report filing fee for a Vermont corporation is $45, and the LLC is $35.

Annual Report Deadline

Corporations: Annual Reports for Vermont corporations are due 2.5 months after the end of their fiscal year.  Most Corporations use the calendar year as their fiscal year, meaning the end of their fiscal year is December 31st.  For example, if your Corporation uses a calendar fiscal year, the Annual Report would be due by February 15th.  

LLCs: Annual Reports for Vermont LLCs are due 3.5 months after the end of their fiscal year.  Most LLCs also use the calendar year as their fiscal year, meaning the end of their fiscal year is December 31st.  For example, if your LLC uses a calendar fiscal year, the Annual Report due date would be March 15th.  

The Secretary of State’s office sends a reminder before the Annual Report due date. Even though a reminder is sent, it’s important to make an additional reminder for yourself should you not receive it.  

Vermont Annual Report FAQs

My business made little or no money.  Do I still have to file the Vermont Annual Report?

Even if your corporation or LLC has received no income or business activity, the annual report still needs to be filed.

What happens if you don’t file the Vermont Annual Report on time?

If the Annual Report isn’t filed on time, a $25 late fee penalty is assessed, and the entity loses its good standing with the state. The Vermont Secretary of State may administratively dissolve the entity if the report isn’t filed within 3 months of the due date.

Vermont Secretary of State Contact Information

Vermont Secretary of State
Business Services
128 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633

Phone: (888)-647-2386 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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