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How to Shut Down a Business in Vermont

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Vermont Secretary of State.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Vermont, file Articles of Termination — Domestic LLC with the Vermont Secretary of State. The LLC filing fee is $20 and corporation fee is $35. Vermont does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 3-5 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Vermont Secretary of State
Website https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/
LLC Dissolution Fee $20
Corporation Dissolution Fee $35
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 3-5 business days
Online Filing Yes
Phone (802) 828-2386

LLC Dissolution in Vermont

Form
Articles of Termination — Domestic LLC
Fee
$20
Online
Yes
Processing
3-5 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve the LLC according to the operating agreement or by member consent
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  3. 3 File final state tax returns with the Vermont Department of Taxes
  4. 4 File Articles of Termination with the Vermont Secretary of State
  5. 5 Pay the $20 filing fee
  6. 6 Cancel any licenses, permits, and registrations
  7. 7 Close business bank accounts and cancel your EIN with the IRS

Corporation Dissolution in Vermont

Form
Articles of Dissolution — Business Corporation
Fee
$35
Online
Yes
Processing
3-5 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Hold a board of directors meeting to recommend dissolution
  2. 2 Obtain shareholder approval for the dissolution
  3. 3 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  4. 4 File final state tax returns with the Vermont Department of Taxes
  5. 5 File Articles of Dissolution with the Vermont Secretary of State
  6. 6 Pay the $35 filing fee
  7. 7 Cancel any licenses, permits, and registrations
  8. 8 Close business bank accounts and cancel your EIN with the IRS

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
Yes

Tax Agency: Vermont Department of Taxes

https://tax.vermont.gov/

Phone: (802) 828-2551

Vermont does not require a formal tax clearance certificate for dissolution. However, you must file final income tax returns and settle any outstanding tax obligations with the Vermont Department of Taxes before dissolving.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: No
Creditor Notification: Must notify known creditors of the dissolution and provide a reasonable deadline for claims
Employee Notification: Must provide WARN Act notice (60 days) if 100+ employees
Board/Member Approval: LLC: Member vote as specified in operating agreement or by majority consent. Corporation: Board resolution followed by shareholder approval.
Registered Agent: Registered agent designation terminates upon dissolution

Contact Information

Agency: Vermont Secretary of State

Address: 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-1104

Phone: (802) 828-2386

Email: SOS.CorporationsSupport@vermont.gov

Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/

Online Portal: https://bizfilings.vermont.gov/

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Vermont Secretary of State. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.