Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Vermont
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Vermont, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC already registered with the Corporations Division may do business under an assumed business name (formerly called a trade name) by filing a registration with the Secretary of State, preferably online. 11 V.S.A. § 1653; Vermont Secretary of State, Assumed Names; Fees & Statutes
| DBA / assumed name | An LLC already registered with the Corporations Division may do business under an assumed business name (formerly called a trade name) by filing a registration with the Secretary of State, preferably online. The Secretary of State's fee schedule lists assumed business name registration at $70.00. An assumed name registration does not create a business entity. The fee schedule lists the $70.00 registration under the Assumed Business Name chapter; confirm the fee that applies to an LLC's assumed name in the Online Business Service Center. |
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| Name rules and reservation | Except for a low-profit LLC, the name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC"; "limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." A name may be reserved for the applicant's exclusive use for 120 days; the fee for an application for reserved name is $25.00. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Vermont?
An LLC already registered with the Corporations Division may do business under an assumed business name (formerly called a trade name) by filing a registration with the Secretary of State, preferably online. The Secretary of State's fee schedule lists assumed business name registration at $70.00. An assumed name registration does not create a business entity.
What are the LLC name requirements in Vermont?
Except for a low-profit LLC, the name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC"; "limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." A name may be reserved for the applicant's exclusive use for 120 days; the fee for an application for reserved name is $25.00.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.