LLC for Beginners

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Forming an LLC in Vermont for the first time

The Vermont filing fee is $155. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $354.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Vermont checklist

  1. File the Articles of Organization. $155 to the Vermont Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Mainstay Filing includes it.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. Annual Report, every year, $45. Due: Within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record.
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $155 state fee

  • 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.

Total for the first three years

$842 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $534; ZenBusiness $742; Bizee $543; LegalZoom $992 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Vermont?

Mainstay Filing. First year $354 including the $155 Vermont filing fee; $244 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Vermont without a service?

Yes: file the Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State for $155. Required registered agent: 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.

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