State filing requirements for 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 staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://www.vtsosonline.com/online/BusinessInquire/
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://bizfilings.vermont.gov/online/Home/Acknowledgement?from=BF
Additional info
 
Fee: $125
Processing: 5 business days (estimate)
Signatures: Original signature required
Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://www.vtsosonline.com/online/BusinessInquire/
Form (e-file)
 
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
Sales tax exemption
Tax department

Not required for Vermont.
Raffles (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.
Notes
 
No permit required. The nonprofit must have been engaged in charitable activities for at least one year prior to the game of chance.
Filing information
 
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
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