Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month
Fee
$35
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://sos.vermont.gov
How to File
1
Determine Your Filing Deadline
Your Vermont LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your formation. Check your original filing date or contact the Vermont Secretary of State to confirm your specific deadline.
2
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent information, principal office address, member/manager details, and any changes from the previous year that need to be reported.
3
Access the Vermont Filing System
Visit the Vermont Secretary of State website at sos.vermont.gov and navigate to the business services section. Look for the annual report filing portal or download the paper form if filing by mail.
4
Complete and Submit Your Report
Fill out all required fields accurately, including any business changes. Pay the $35 filing fee using accepted payment methods (credit card for online filing or check for mail submissions).
5
Keep Confirmation Records
Save your filing confirmation receipt and any correspondence from the Secretary of State. Store these documents with your LLC records for future reference and compliance tracking.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Vermont Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Vermont LLC annual report late, the Vermont Secretary of State's Office will assess a penalty fee of $25 per month or partial month of delinquency, capped at $100 total. Beyond financial penalties, your LLC will lose good standing status, which prevents you from conducting business legally in Vermont and blocks you from obtaining business licenses or entering contracts with credibility. If your report remains unfiled for two consecutive years, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC, requiring expensive reinstatement procedures and potentially jeopardizing your business assets and liability protection.
The practical consequence is immediate: you cannot legally operate, and creditors may challenge your limited liability status. Contact the Vermont Secretary of State's Business Services Division at (802) 828-2386 immediately if you've missed the deadline. Provide your LLC's name and filing number to determine exact penalties owed, then file your annual report using Form LLC-1 with the required $15 filing fee to restore good standing status.
Vermont LLCs must file their annual report with the Vermont Secretary of State by filing Form LLC-1 (Annual Report of Limited Liability Company). You can submit this form online through the Secretary of State's Business Services portal at sos.vermont.gov, which is the fastest option and generates immediate filing confirmation. Alternatively, you can mail the completed Form LLC-1 to the Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division, 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-1521. The annual report filing fee is $125, due by the anniversary date of your LLC's formation each year. Online filing typically processes within one business day, while mail submissions take 5-10 business days. Failure to file by your deadline results in administrative dissolution of your LLC, which impacts liability protection and business operations. Visit sos.vermont.gov/business-services/llc to download Form LLC-1 and access the online filing portal immediately.
Vermont's LLC annual report filing fee is $35, payable to the Vermont Secretary of State. This fee applies regardless of your LLC's size or revenue and must be submitted with your annual report to the Department of Financial Regulation, Secretary of State's Office.
You can pay the $35 fee online via credit card when filing through the Secretary of State's website, or by check when mailing your completed Form LLC-1 (Annual Report). The fee is non-refundable, even if your report is rejected for errors.
This $35 annual cost is a fixed compliance expense for every Vermont LLC—budgeting this small fee prevents costly late filing penalties of $50 per month. Without timely payment and filing by the March 15th deadline, your LLC risks administrative dissolution and loss of liability protection.
File your annual report immediately at sos.vermont.gov to ensure your $35 payment processes before the deadline.
Your Vermont LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation date, as tracked by the Vermont Secretary of State's Business Services Division. For example, if you formed your LLC in March, your report must be filed during March each year. The filing fee is $25, payable to the Vermont Secretary of State. You'll submit Form LLC-1 (Vermont LLC Annual Report) electronically through the Secretary of State's online portal or by mail to the Business Services Division in Montpelier. Missing this deadline triggers a $25 late fee and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, which suspends your legal right to conduct business in Vermont. This dissolution can damage your business credit and complicate future financing or partnerships. To maintain active status, file your report by the last day of your anniversary month. Check your formation documents now to confirm your exact formation month, then set a calendar reminder for the 20th of that month each year.
All active Vermont LLCs must file annual reports with the Vermont Secretary of State's Business Services Division—there are no exemptions based on business size, revenue, or employee count. The only entities excused from filing are LLCs that have been formally dissolved or administratively withdrawn from Vermont's registry. If your LLC has filed a Certificate of Dissolution or a Withdrawal of Registration, you no longer have filing obligations. However, if you've merely ceased operations without officially dissolving, you remain liable for annual report filing and the associated $25 filing fee. Failure to file triggers penalties and eventual administrative dissolution, which can complicate future business activities and personal liability protections. Contact the Vermont Secretary of State at (802) 828-2386 if your LLC's status is unclear. To determine your filing requirement, verify your current registration status through the online Business Services portal before the April 15 deadline.
