Types of Companies
VtCorporate 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 RequirementsDirector 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.
- The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
- No extra filing fees based on number of share or amount of par value.
Yearly RequirementsAnnual 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.
- 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.