Vermont
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://www.vtsosonline.com/online/BusinessInquire/ |
| Fee: | $125 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://www.vtsosonline.com/online/BusinessInquire/ |
| Link: | https://www.vtsosonline.com/online/content/Acknowledgement |
| Due: | Biennially, by April 1 |
| Fee: | $20.00 |
Charity registration
Not required for Vermont.
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
| More: | http://www.state.vt.us/tax/pdf.word.excel/forms/business/2011/2011CO-411Instr.pdf |
Sales tax exemption
Not required for Vermont.
| More: | http://www.state.vt.us/tax/pdf.word.excel/forms/business/s-3.pdf |
Tax department
Not required for Vermont.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| No permit required. The nonprofit must have been engaged in charitable activities for at least one year prior to the game of chance. |
| Link: | http://ago.vermont.gov/about-the-attorney-generals-office/divisions/criminal-justice/gambling/ |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |