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Corporation Filing Fees in Vermont

In Vermont, filing articles of incorporation costs $155 and the annual report of a domestic corporation costs $60.

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Vermont at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$155
Annual report fee
$60
Report frequency
Every year
Due within two and one-half months after the end of the fiscal year.

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The rules in Vermont

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Vermont?

Articles of incorporation fee in Vermont: $155.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Vermont?

Annual report fee in Vermont: $60.

How often does a corporation in Vermont have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Vermont: Every year. Due within two and one-half months after the end of the fiscal year.

Where do the Vermont corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Vt. Stat. tit. 11A, 1.22 and Vt. Stat. tit. 11A, 16.22. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The fee schedule was last amended by 2023 Act No. 77, effective June 20, 2023.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.