Vermont LLC: Formation, Cost, and Anonymity Guide (2026)

Q: Can a non-US resident form a Vermont LLC?

Yes. Non-US residents can form Vermont LLCs without ever visiting the US. EIN, banking, and operating agreement are all handled remotely.

Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Vermont in 2026: state filing fee $125, annual report $35, state income tax applies, and how Vermont compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead · Last updated 2026-05-21

Forming an LLC in Vermont in 2026

Vermont processes LLC filings through the Vermont Secretary of State. State filing fee: $125. Capital: Montpelier. Vermont requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Vermont if local operations require it. Vermont does not allow statutory series LLCs.

Vermont LLC cost breakdown

State filing fee $125 + Annual report $35. Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your Vermont LLC for $297 + $125 state fee = $422 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + Vermont foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..

Vermont LLC anonymity

Vermont requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Vermont if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.

Vermont LLC tax treatment

Personal income tax up to 8.75%. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.

Vermont annual report requirements

Annual report $35. Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.

Vermont registered agent

Every Vermont LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Vermont. Anonymousllc.co offers Vermont registered agent service at $100/year. See /vermont-registered-agent/.