Register a Foreign Nonprofit in Vermont
To register a foreign nonprofit in the State of Vermont, you must file an Application for Certificate of Authority for $175 and file it with the Vermont Secretary of State. You can submit this document online or download our paper form.
Below, we cover the most frequently asked questions about how to file the Application for Certificate of Authority and register a foreign nonprofit in Vermont. Or, you can simply sign up for our Vermont Foreign Nonprofit Service, and we’ll take care of your registration ourselves!
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How Do I Register My Foreign Nonprofit in VT?
In order to operate in Vermont, your foreign nonprofit will need to fill out an Application for Certificate of Authority and file it along with a copy and a self-addressed envelope (if filing by mail) as well as a certificate of good standing that is no more than thirty days old from the day of filing.
Is There a Fee To Register My Foreign Nonprofit?
The filing fee for the Application is $175.
How Long Does It Take Vermont To Process My Foreign Qualification?
The state’s processing time is around one to three days for online filings and seven to 10 days for mailed filings (not including time for mailing). Once filed with the state, your organization will be a properly registered Vermont nonprofit corporation. When you hire Northwest to register your foreign nonprofit in Vermont, we’ll file your paperwork online.
Am I Required To Register My Foreign Nonprofit as a Charity in Vermont?
No, there are no charity registration requirements for a foreign nonprofit. There are, however, nonprofit tax exemptions in Vermont.
Will I Have Any Reporting Requirements?
The Vermont Corporations Division will mail your foreign nonprofit a Nonprofit Biennial Report form. There is a $15 fee each time. It will be due between January 1 and April 1 biennially.
Will I Need a Registered Agent in VT?
Your foreign nonprofit is required to have a VT registered agent with a Vermont street address. Northwest Registered Agent can provide this service and much more for your foreign nonprofit for only $125 per year.
Where Do I Send My Foreign Registration Documents?
Online:
Vermont BizFilings Online Portal
By person:
Vermont Department of Taxes
133 State Street, 1st Floor
Montpelier, VT 05633-1401