If you're going to operate your business in Vermont, when you start up you're likely to incur filing fees and licensing fees depending on the type of business you run and your business form (corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC)).

Corporations. If you're doing business as a domestic corporation (a corporation incorporated in Vermont), you will be subject to various fees when you start up. The following are the filing requirements and payments by domestic corporations to the Vermont Secretary of State:

If you're doing business as a foreign corporation (a corporation incorporated outside of Vermont), you will be subject to initial fees when you start up. The following are the filing requirements and related fees for foreign corporations:

Limited liability companies (LLCs). If your company is either a domestic or foreign limited liability company (LLC), you must file documents with the Vermont Secretary of State. Domestic LLCs must pay a $75 fee to file articles of incorporation. Foreign LLCs must pay a $100 fee. A $25 fee is imposed when filing articles of amendment. A foreign corporation must attach a certificate of good standing when making an amendment. The filing fee for a dissolution is $20.

Business licenses and fees. Vermont requires that you obtain a license and pay a fee if you are operating certain types of businesses in the state. Below is a partial list of some of the types of businesses required to obtain a license. Be sure to check with the state to make sure you are complying with the license requirements for your particular profession.

• accountants
• architects
• bakeries
• barbers
• electricians
• hotels
• itinerant vendors
• real estate appraisers, brokers, salespersons