Short answer: File Articles of Termination with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division for $20. Does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxes.
We've pulled these figures from the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Vermont
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxes.
- File Articles of Termination with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division and pay $20.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Vermont compares
Vermont's dissolution filing fee is $20. That's the 15th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Vermont comes in $12.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| New Hampshire | $35 | 22 of 48 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Maine | $75 | 10 of 48 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| New York | $60 | 11 of 48 |
Vermont fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $45 | annual, Within 3 months of the fiscal year-end (March 31 for calendar-year LLCs) |
| Articles of Termination | $20 |
Dissolving an LLC: Vermont questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Vermont?
File Articles of Termination with the Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division ($20). Does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxes.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Vermont?
Does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxes.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. No late fee
How much does it cost to dissolve a Vermont LLC?
$20 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.