Form Your Vermont C Corporation
Build an investor-ready company in the Green Mountain State, with the stock, cap table, board, and bylaws that venture capitalists and institutional investors require
Filed in Vermont
The Green Mountain State · VT
- State filing fee$155
- Processing time1-3 business days online; ~7-10 business days by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$45/year — due Jan 1 - Mar 31 annually
- State tax rate6%-8.5% graduated corporate income tax
Form your Vermont C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Vermont C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $155 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Vermont Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Vermont — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Vermont
Vermont pairs a sustainability-driven, small-business community with a 6%-8.5% graduated corporate income tax and no franchise tax, making it a manageable home for an investor-ready C Corporation. Its venture and impact-investing scene, anchored by Benefit Corporation roots and brands like Ben & Jerry's, suits founders who want to issue stock and raise capital while building a mission-aligned company.
The entity structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to fund a priced round
Issue multiple classes of stock and build a clean cap table for employees and investors
Perpetual existence independent of any founder or shareholder
QSBS / Section 1202 gain-exclusion benefits may apply to qualifying C Corp stock
Governance buyers expect: a board of directors and corporate bylaws
No Vermont franchise tax on corporations
Low $45 annual report fee in the Green Mountain State
Credible home for raising SAFEs and convertible notes
Key features of a Vermont C-Corp
- Investor-ready structure for VC and priced rounds
- Stock issuance, equity grants, and a clean cap table
- Board of directors and bylaws governance
- Perpetual existence
- No Vermont franchise tax on corporations
Major industries in Vermont
Form your Vermont C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-3 business days online; ~7-10 business days by mail.
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation such as 'Corp.' or 'Inc.' Check availability through the Vermont Secretary of State's business name search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Vermont requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Vermont Secretary of State, including your authorized share count. The filing fee is $155, and online filing is available.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws & Appoint a Board
Adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, hold an organizational meeting, and issue stock to founders. File an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of receiving restricted stock.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for federal tax filing, opening a corporate bank account, and hiring employees.
- 06
File the Annual Report
Vermont corporations must file an annual report between January 1 and March 31 each year. The fee is $45.
Vermont C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Vermont C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Vermont C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the VT Secretary of State ($155)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Vermont address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors
- Authorize and issue stock; maintain a cap table
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File the annual report between Jan 1 - Mar 31 ($45)
- Hold annual shareholder and director meetings with recorded minutes
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Vermont Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $20 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $155 Vermont state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Vermont)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Vermont C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Vermont. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Vermont?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Incorporation is $155, paid to the Vermont Secretary of State. The annual report is $45 per year. Our service fee is added on top of the state fee.
How long does Vermont take to process a corporation?
Online filings with the Vermont Secretary of State are typically processed in 1-3 business days. Mailed filings take roughly 7-10 business days.
When is the Vermont annual report due and what does it cost?
Vermont corporations file an annual report between January 1 and March 31 each year, with a $45 fee paid to the Vermont Secretary of State.
How is a C Corporation taxed in Vermont and federally?
A C Corporation pays the flat 21% federal corporate income tax, plus Vermont's 6%-8.5% graduated corporate income tax. Because the corporation pays tax on profits and shareholders pay tax again on dividends, C Corps face what is known as 'double taxation.' Vermont charges no franchise tax on corporations, and the state sales tax is 6%.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC?
C Corporations are the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. They let you issue stock and equity, maintain a cap table, raise priced rounds and SAFEs, and operate with a board of directors and bylaws under perpetual existence.
What is the 83(b) election and when must I file it?
Founders and employees who receive restricted stock can file an 83(b) election with the IRS to be taxed at grant rather than as the stock vests. You must file it with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the restricted stock; missing the window forfeits the benefit.
Could QSBS apply to my Vermont C Corporation stock?
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) gain-exclusion benefits under Section 1202 may apply to stock in a qualifying C Corporation, which is one reason founders choose this entity. QSBS rules changed in 2025, so confirm current eligibility and holding requirements with a tax advisor.
Does my Vermont C Corporation have to file a BOI report?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only entities formed outside the US and registered to do business in a US state are still required to file.
Vermont government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Vermont state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Reservation lasts 120 days (11 V.S.A.
Flat $25.00 administrative fee per certified copy (does NOT vary by entity type.
$10.00 per document, payable to the Vermont Secretary of State.
No fee to register a Vermont Sales & Use Tax account / seller registration - Vermont has no standalone 'seller's permit' fee.
Learn moreReinstatement fee of $50.00 for EACH year the corporation failed to file, PLUS the $60.00 domestic annual report fee for each delinquent year (11A V.S.A.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Vermont C-Corp
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