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Vermont business license (2026)

We could not confirm from Vermont’s own pages whether the state requires a general business license, so check with your city or county. The state’s starting-a-business page is linked below.

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Not confirmed: check locally

Vermont at a glance

State rule
Not confirmed from the state’s pages: check with your city or county
Next step
Ask your city or county clerk, and check the licensing board for your industry.
Forming an LLC
$155 with the Vermont Secretary of State
Best overall in Vermont

Mainstay Filing

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$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

Does Vermont require a business license?

We could not confirm from Vermont’s own pages whether the state requires a general business license, so check with your city or county. The state’s starting-a-business page is linked below.

Who do I contact in Vermont?

Your city or county clerk, the licensing board for your industry, and the Vermont Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Vermont LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Vermont Secretary of State, which charges $155. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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