The explanation · Vermont
3 Best LLC Services in Vermont (2026), Compared
Summary
- State filing charge
- $155, charged once
- Following years
- $45 annually
- Registered agent
- Must be named
- Services we suggest
- Mainstay Filing, VT Registered Agent.org then Vermont Registered Agent.co
Vermont: the ranked picks
Prices come from each company's own pricing page. The ranking is explained on how we pick.1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who want the annual report handled
$199 a year, renewing at $199
The reason Mainstay Filing leads here is that you pay $199 a year and get the formation, the registered agent and the annual report taken care of.
VT Registered Agent.org does come in $200 lower, yet we put the fuller service first.
You skip the annual report yourself. Vermont still bills $45, which is charged at cost.
Includes
- Formation, filed by Mainstay
- Registered agent all year long
- Annual report prepared and filed for you
- An EIN, applied for
- State fee passed through as is
Points in its favor
- Takes care of the EIN application
- A fixed $199 per year
- Year two is $199
Where it falls short
- From year two it costs $100 a year more than VT Registered Agent.org
2. VT Registered Agent.org: best for a modest first-year bill
$199 to form, then $99 a year
Our second recommendation, VT Registered Agent.org, earns it since you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
You need to set aside time for the annual report, because it is not included.
Includes
- The LLC, filed for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- Includes a first year of agent service
- $199 plus the state fee
- A modest renewal of $99
Where it falls short
- You file the annual report on your own
- The EIN is not included ($99)
3. Vermont Registered Agent.co: best for a second local choice
$199 to form, then $99 a year
Our third recommendation, Vermont Registered Agent.co, earns it since you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
You need to set aside time for the annual report, because it is not included.
Its published prices are identical to VT Registered Agent.org, so choosing between them is a close call.
Includes
- The LLC, filed for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- A modest renewal of $99
- $199 plus the state fee
- Includes a first year of agent service
Where it falls short
- You file the annual report on your own
- The EIN is not included ($99)
Comparison table
| # | Company | Year one | Renewal price | Three-year total | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Formation, filed by Mainstay; registered agent all year long; annual report prepared and filed for you | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | VT Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed for you; agent service during year one | Open VT Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Vermont Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed for you; agent service during year one | Open Vermont Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
What owners want to know
How much does it cost to start an LLC here?
$155 goes to the state, and $199 more if you hire a service in year one.
State fees for years one through three: $245. see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026
Where does the formation paperwork go?
You submit one document, the Articles of Organization, to the Vermont Secretary of State.
see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026
Must I have a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
An individual, or a business registered and active with the Secretary of State other than the company itself, with a street and mailing address in Vermont.
see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026
What do I owe after the LLC is formed?
Keep up with the annual report each year ($45). According to the state, it is due within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, which is easy to miss.
see sos.vermont.gov, October 2026
Is it possible to file it myself?
Yes, and the cost is then the state's $245 over three years.
The $397 to $597 a service charges across three years buys the paperwork and the agent role.
Why is the first pick first?
The deciding factor is how much work the price handles (28% of the weight), where Mainstay Filing is strongest.
Most of the score, 62%, comes from what three years cost and how much work the price handles.
In Vermont the annual report falls due every year, and only the first pick files it for you.
Vermont: rules and fees at a glance
| Requirement | What the state says | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of filing | $155 | see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| Registered agent | Must be named | see legislature.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| Annual report | $45 every year | see sos.vermont.gov, October 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $245 | Sum of the figures above |
Additional questions
What about getting an EIN?
Only Mainstay Filing includes it. At the others: $99 at VT Registered Agent.org, $99 at Vermont Registered Agent.co.
What is the three-year price of each?
Mainstay Filing at $597, VT Registered Agent.org at $397, Vermont Registered Agent.co at $397, with state fees on top.
Are the figures official?
The state side uses Vermont's own publications. The service side uses published company prices.
Do I have to hire a service?
No law demands one. A service is a convenience.
What does the LLC owe the state each year?
Keep up with the annual report each year ($45). According to the state, it is due within 3 months after the end of the LLC's fiscal year on record, which is easy to miss.
What is the best LLC service for Vermont?
Mainstay Filing comes first: the annual report is built into its $199 annual price alongside formation and the registered agent. After it come VT Registered Agent.org and Vermont Registered Agent.co.
Sources used on this page
- 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 service page from Mainstay Filing, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from VT Registered Agent.org, prices as of November 13, 2026
- pricing page from Vermont Registered Agent.co, prices as of November 13, 2026