Vermont LLC annual report & franchise tax deadlines 2026-2027
Every recurring Vermont filing for LLCs, S corps and C corporations — due dates, fees and the official source for each. Last verified Oct 21, 2026.
LLC
| Report | Annual Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | Within 3 months after fiscal year end (Mar 31 for calendar year) |
| State fee | $45 |
| How often | annual |
Corporation (C & S corp)
| Report | Annual Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | Within 2½ months after fiscal year end (Mar 15 for calendar year) |
| State fee | $60 |
| How often | annual |
Franchise & entity-level taxes
| Business entity minimum tax (BI-471) llc, s corp, partnership | Mar 15 (calendar year) $250 minimum Confirmed on official page |
|---|
State income & estimated tax
| Corporate income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| C corp return | Apr 15 (CO-411) |
| Partnership / S corp return | Mar 15 (BI-471) |
| Corporate estimates | Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Dec 15 (follows the federal corporate schedule) |
General pattern — verify Calendar-year pattern; confirm with the revenue department.
Sales tax
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 25th of the month after the reporting period.
General pattern — verify Your assigned frequency and due day appear in your state tax account.
IRS disaster postponements in Vermont
No active IRS disaster postponements for Vermont as of Oct 21, 2026. See all deadline changes.
Your Vermont calendar
Add your formation month/year to date anniversary-based reports. Calendar-year filers; weekend and federal-holiday dates roll to the next business day.
Upcoming deadlines
Not tax advice — verify each date with the linked source. Fiscal-year filers' dates differ.
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Vermont deadline FAQ
When is the Vermont LLC annual report due?
Within 3 months after fiscal year end (Mar 31 for calendar year).
How much does the Vermont LLC annual report cost?
State fee: $45.
When is the Vermont corporation annual report due?
Within 2½ months after fiscal year end (Mar 15 for calendar year). Fee: $60. S corporations file the same report as other corporations.
Does Vermont have a franchise tax or annual LLC tax?
Yes — Business entity minimum tax (BI-471): Mar 15 (calendar year) ($250 minimum).
When are Vermont business income tax returns due?
C corporations: Apr 15 (CO-411). Pass-through entities (partnerships, S corps): Mar 15 (BI-471). These are general calendar-year patterns — confirm with the state revenue department.
How often do I file Vermont sales tax?
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 25th of the month after the reporting period.
What happens if I miss a Vermont deadline?
Most states charge a late fee or penalty and interest, and an entity that keeps missing its annual report can lose good standing and eventually be administratively dissolved. Check the official source for the exact penalty and reinstatement steps.
Official sources
- https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/business-filings/annualbiennial-reports
- https://tax.vermont.gov
- https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/fees-statutes
- https://tax.vermont.gov/business/business-entity-income-tax
- https://bizfilings.vermont.gov/
Federal dates: IRS Publication 509. Disaster relief: IRS tax relief in disaster situations.
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