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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Vermont (2026)
Filing an LLC in Vermont costs $155 in state fees. The fastest route listed is online, less than one business day, at no extra fee. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in Vermont
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Online less than 1 business day; mail 7 to 10 business days | $155 |
| Fast, no extra fee | Online, less than one business day | $155 |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $45 afterwards.
What the Vermont Secretary of State says
"Online filing normally takes less than 1 business day. Please allow 7-10 business days for the processing of any filings received by mail." No expedite line on the fee schedule.
Processing, read October 1, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- 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.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Vermont?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $155, with the state’s stated turnaround of online less than 1 business day; mail 7 to 10 business days.
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Vermont?
The fastest route listed is online, less than one business day, at no extra fee.
How much does it cost to expedite a Vermont LLC?
The state lists no expedite fee.
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
- Vermont processing (Vermont Secretary of State, official page read): sos.vermont.gov/, checked October 1, 2026