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Vermont Annual Report: Due Date, Fee & Late Penalty

Last verified: 2026-10-03 against the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division and other official sources listed below

Short answer: Vermont LLCs file the Annual Report each year (within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (March 31 for a calendar fiscal year); fee $45). Corporations: within two and a half months after the end of the corporation's fiscal year on record (March 15 for a calendar fiscal year), fee $60.

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Vermont · LLC

Annual Report: Within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (March 31 for a calendar fiscal year)

State fee
$45
If you file late
No late fee stated by the state

Verified 2026-10-03 against 2 official sources: [1] sos.vermont.gov [2] sos.vermont.gov

Vermont LLC: Annual Report

Due
Within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (March 31 for a calendar fiscal year)
How often
Every year
First report
Within three months after the end of the first fiscal year after registration
State fee
$45 — All annual reports are filed online (paying by mailed check is an option at checkout)
Late fee
None stated by the state
Dissolution
An LLC that doesn't file its annual report can be administratively terminated; the Secretary of State's fee schedule lists a separate reinstatement filing
Reinstatement
Reinstatement filing fee $35 (11 V.S.A. 4034), plus the missed annual report(s)

Sources: [1] sos.vermont.gov · [2] sos.vermont.gov

Vermont corporation: Annual Report

Due
Within two and a half months after the end of the corporation's fiscal year on record (March 15 for a calendar fiscal year)
How often
Every year
First report
Within two and a half months after the end of the first fiscal year after incorporation
State fee
$60 — All annual reports are filed online (paying by mailed check is an option at checkout)
Late fee
None stated by the state
Dissolution
A corporation that doesn't file its annual report can be administratively dissolved (11A V.S.A. 14.20)
Reinstatement
Reinstatement fee for failure to file an annual report: $50, plus the missed annual report(s)

Sources: [1] sos.vermont.gov · [2] sos.vermont.gov

Vermont nonprofit corporation: Biennial Report

Due
Every two years between January 1 and April 1, beginning the first year after initial registration
How often
Every 2 years
First report
Between January 1 and April 1 of the year after registration
Filing window
January 1 - April 1
State fee
$35 — If any officer, director or employee was compensated in the prior calendar year; otherwise $0
Late fee
None stated by the state
Reinstatement
Application for reinstatement $45 plus $25 reinstatement fee (11B V.S.A. 14.22)

Sources: [1] sos.vermont.gov · [2] sos.vermont.gov

Vermont franchise, privilege and minimum taxes

  • Business entity minimum tax (Form BI-471) (Vermont Department of Taxes) — $250 minimum for LLCs and other entities filing as partnerships or S corporations. Due: With Form BI-471, the 15th day of the 3rd month after the tax year ends (March 15 for calendar-year filers).

Foreign (out-of-state) LLCs and corporations registered in Vermont

  • LLC: Foreign LLC annual report: $170, same fiscal-year-based due date
  • Corporation: Foreign corporation annual report: $250

Vermont annual report FAQ

When is the Vermont LLC annual report due?

Annual Report: Within three months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record (March 31 for a calendar fiscal year). First report: Within three months after the end of the first fiscal year after registration. Use the calculator on this page with your formation date to get the exact date.

How much is the Vermont annual report fee?

LLC: $45 (All annual reports are filed online (paying by mailed check is an option at checkout)). Corporation: $60 (All annual reports are filed online (paying by mailed check is an option at checkout)). Nonprofit corporation: $35. These are state fees; portal or card fees may apply.

What happens if I file my Vermont annual report late?

An LLC that doesn't file its annual report can be administratively terminated; the Secretary of State's fee schedule lists a separate reinstatement filing.

Where do I file the Vermont annual report?

With the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division, online at bizfilings.vermont.gov/.

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm current fees and deadlines with the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division before filing.