Incorporating in Vermont

For complete and current information concerning Vermont corporations you should go to the Vermont Secretary of State's web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Vermont  but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Vermont Secretary of State's web site and Vermont Statutes. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

Vermont corporation name:

A Vermont corporation’s name must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", "company", or "limited", or an abbreviation thereof, or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. The name cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than is permitted in Vermont law and the corporation’s articles of incorporation. The name cannot contain the word "cooperative" or an abbreviation thereof unless the corporation is a worker cooperative corporation organized in accordance with Vermont law or its articles of incorporation contain all of the provisions required of a corporation organized as a cooperative association. Other than as may be authorized in Vermont law, the name cannot be the same as or deceptively similar to, or likely to be confused with or mistaken for, the name of any other entity on file or reserved with the secretary of state.

Vermont corporation board of directors:

Except as provided in Vermont law, a Vermont corporation must have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals, with the number being specified in, or fixed in accordance with, the articles of incorporation or bylaws. Directors need not be residents of Vermont or shareholders of the corporation unless required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors.

Vermont corporation officers:

A Vermont corporation shall have the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. The board of directors may elect one or more officers of the corporation. If authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors, an officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers. The board of directors or the bylaws shall assign to one of the officers responsibility for preparing the minutes of the meetings of directors and shareholders and for authenticating and maintaining the records of the corporation that are required to be kept under Vermont law. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office.

Vermont corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

Annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation. Annual meetings of the shareholders shall be held in Vermont unless otherwise permitted in the corporation’s bylaws.

Special shareholders’ meetings shall be held on call of the corporation’s board of directors or the person(s) authorized to do so by the articles of incorporation or bylaws; or by written demand of a sufficient number of shareholders as provided for under Vermont law. In addition, Vermont law sets forth certain conditions under which the superior court of the county where a corporation's principal office or, if none in this state, its registered office, is located may summarily order that a meeting be held. Special shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, special meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation. Special meetings of the shareholders shall be held in Vermont unless otherwise permitted in the corporation’s bylaws.

A Vermont corporation’s board of directors may hold regular or special meetings in or out of the state.

Vermont taxes:

Visit the Vermont Department of Taxes web site.

Vermont Registered Agent:

Vermont corporations are required to have a registered agent in Vermont. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

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Incorporate in Vermont