Vermont State Law

Vermont requires electrical, plumbing, and fire protection contractors to be licensed by the Office of Professional Regulation. General contractors are not licensed at the state level but must comply with…

Source: VT Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont employers must report all newly hired and rehired employees to the State Directory of New Hires within 10 days of the hire date. Reports must include the employee name,…

Source: VT Department for Children and Families

Vermont employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Department…

Source: VT Department of Labor

Vermont businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file an assumed name certificate with the Secretary of State. Businesses…

Source: VT Secretary of State

Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act requires employers with 10 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for parental bonding and serious family health conditions.…

Source: VT Department of Labor

Home-based businesses in Vermont are regulated by municipal zoning bylaws. Vermont Act 250 may apply to home-based operations involving land development above certain thresholds. Most municipalities allow limited home occupations…

Source: VT Agency of Natural Resources

The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) provides free one-on-one business advising, capital access assistance, and training to Vermont entrepreneurs. VtSBDC is a statewide network funded in part by the…

Source: VT Small Business Development Center

The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) provides direct loans and loan guarantees to Vermont businesses for equipment purchases, real estate, and working capital. VEDA works with banks and other lenders…

Source: Vermont Economic Development Authority

The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation licenses over 70 professions including electricians, plumbers, engineers, architects, and healthcare providers. License applications, renewals, and verifications are available through the Office of Professional…

Source: VT Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont employers must provide workers compensation coverage for all employees. Sole proprietors, partners, and LLC members without other employees are exempt but may elect coverage. The Vermont Department of Labor…

Source: VT Department of Labor

Vermont minimum wage is $14.01 per hour as of January 1, 2025, indexed annually to the Consumer Price Index. Service workers receiving tips must be paid at least $7.01 per…

Source: VT Department of Labor

Vermont LLCs taxed as pass-through entities are subject to a $250 minimum annual business entity tax. Members report their share of LLC income on Vermont personal income tax returns, with…

Source: VT Department of Taxes

Vermont LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and paying a $125 filing fee. An operating agreement is recommended but not required by state…

Source: VT Secretary of State

Vermont imposes a 6% sales and use tax on retail sales of tangible personal property and certain services. An additional 1% local option tax applies in some municipalities. Businesses must…

Source: VT Department of Taxes

Vermont imposes a corporate income tax on C corporations doing business in the state, with rates ranging from 6% to 8.5% based on taxable income. Corporations apportion income using a…

Source: VT Department of Taxes

Vermont LLCs and corporations must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State by March 15 each year. The filing fee is $45. Failure to file will result in…

Source: VT Secretary of State

Vermont corporations are incorporated by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and paying a $125 fee. Corporations must designate a registered agent in Vermont and hold an…

Source: VT Secretary of State