How to incorporate in Vermont
There are three ways to incorporate your business in almost every
State: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option),
walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or
to use a professional incorporation company, like Activefilings.
We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability
company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to
our competitors.
Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around
the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have
the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.
If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please
let us help you with this information that we have collected from
your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information
on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.
Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.
Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated",
"company", or "limited", or an abbreviation
of one of them. The name may not contain language stating or implying
that the corporation is organized for purposes other than permitted
by state law. The name shall not have word "cooperative"
or any abbreviation thereof. The name shall be distinguishable from,
and not the same as, deceptively similar to, or likely to be confused
with or mistaken for any name granted, registered, or reserved under
chapter or by or with secretary of state.
Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Director Information
* Minimum Number - Minimum of three directors, however, if corporation
has fewer than three shareholders, number of directors may be equal
to or greater than number of shareholders.
* Residence Requirements. - No provision.
* Age Requirements - None.
* Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
incorporation.
Stock Information
* No extra filing fees based on number of share or amount of par
value.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* Every domestic corporation and every foreign corporation authorized
to do business in Vermont must file an annual report with the Secretary
of State within two and one-half months after the expiration of
its fiscal year. The annual fee for a domestic corporation is $15.
Income Tax Rate
* 7% on Vermont net income of $10,000 or less; $700 plus 8.10%
of excess between $10,001 and $25,000; $1,915.00 plus 9.20% of excess
between $25,001 and $250,000; $22,615.00 plus 9.75%) of excess over
$250,000. Minimum tax, $150.
For more information on taxes, visit www.state.vt.us/tax
