Learn the basics · Vermont
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Vermont (2026), Compared
In brief
- State charge to register
- $155
- Do you attach a home-state certificate?
- Yes (90 days old, no more)
- Ongoing requirement
- $170, annual report
- Services we suggest
- Mainstay Filing, Vermont Registered Agent.co then VT Registered Agent.org
Who we recommend in Vermont
Order and weights are explained on how we pick.1. Mainstay Filing: best for adding several states
$199 plus the state fee, then $149 yearly
Our first recommendation is Mainstay Filing, because the registration is $199 and there is no charge for the registered agent until year two.
Yes, Vermont Registered Agent.co comes in $100 lower across three years. We still lead with the one that covers all states.
Once the first year ends, expect $149 a year for the registered agent.
Includes
- Out-of-state registration handled
- Registered agent, covered for the first year
- Same service fee wherever you register
Points in its favor
- $199 plus Vermont's fee
- Agent service is free for year one
- All fifty states are covered
Where it falls short
- Agent costs $50 more each year
2. Vermont Registered Agent.co: best for registering in this state only
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 yearly
Our second recommendation, Vermont Registered Agent.co, earns it since it charges $199 plus the state fee, with the agent included in year one, then $99 a year.
Includes
- The foreign filing, submitted
- No agent charge in year one
Points in its favor
- Includes a first year of agent service
- $199 to register
- A modest renewal of $99
Where it falls short
- Nothing outside this state
3. VT Registered Agent.org: best for a one-state add-on
$199 plus the state fee, then $99 yearly
Our third recommendation, VT Registered Agent.org, earns it since it charges $199 plus the state fee, with the agent included in year one, then $99 a year.
With the same prices as Vermont Registered Agent.co, this is a near tie.
Includes
- The foreign filing, submitted
- No agent charge in year one
Points in its favor
- A modest renewal of $99
- Includes a first year of agent service
- $199 to register
Where it falls short
- Nothing outside this state
How they stack up
| # | Company | First-year price | Year two on | Total, 3 years | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Out-of-state registration handled; registered agent, covered for the first year; same service fee wherever you register | Check Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Vermont Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | the foreign filing, submitted; no agent charge in year one | Check Vermont Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | VT Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | the foreign filing, submitted; no agent charge in year one | Check VT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Questions explained
Does my LLC from another state have to register?
Registration comes first: an LLC from another state signs up before transacting business in Vermont.
If you skip it, expect it cannot sue as a plaintiff (11 V.S.A. 4119(a)(1)); a per-day charge of $50.
see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026
What are the fees to register?
Set aside $155 for the state and $199 for a service.
State fees over three years, registration included: $495. see sos.vermont.gov, October 2026
What is the application called?
Submit the Application for certificate of authority to the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Provide certificate of existence (certificate of good standing) no more than 90 days.
What does it cost to stay registered?
$170 for the annual report.
Filings come due within three months after your fiscal year ends.
Why is the order what it is?
It is how much work the price handles, weighted at 28%, that puts Mainstay Filing first.
Our weighting leans on what three years cost first and how much work the price handles second, then three smaller factors.
The home state needs an agent as well, and one account for both is simpler.
Vermont: rules and fees at a glance
| Requirement | What the state says | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to register | $155 | see sos.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| Proof of good standing | Yes, 90 days | see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| Annual report | $170 | see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| Three-year state total | $495 | Sum of the figures above |
More explanations
Does the home state need its own agent?
Each state sets its own rules. Mainstay Filing works in both; a one-state service works in one.
How do the picks compare over three years?
Mainstay Filing at $497, Vermont Registered Agent.co at $397, VT Registered Agent.org at $397, not counting state fees.
What are the figures based on?
Each state fee links to its official source, and each service price comes from the company's website.
Is hiring anyone mandatory?
Not required. Services charge to do the paperwork for you.
Who does the filing?
Each of them does, and the state fee does not change.
What is the best foreign registration service for Vermont?
Mainstay Filing, because registering costs $199 plus state fees, and the registered agent is free the first year. Then Vermont Registered Agent.co and VT Registered Agent.org.
Where the facts come from
- Vermont Secretary of State fee via sos.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- Vermont report due date via legislature.vermont.gov, as of August 2026
- Vermont formation fee: Filing fee via legislature.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- Vermont registered agent statute via legislature.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- Vermont Secretary of State, foreign via sos.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- 11 V.S.A. § 4112, application via legislature.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- 11 V.S.A. § 4113, activities via legislature.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- 11 V.S.A. § 4033, annual via legislature.vermont.gov, as of October 2026
- 11 V.S.A. 4119, effect of via legislature.vermont.gov, as of November 2026
- 11A V.S.A. 15.02, consequences of via legislature.vermont.gov, as of November 2026
- Vermont service page from Mainstay Filing, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from Vermont Registered Agent.co, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from VT Registered Agent.org, prices as of November 13, 2026