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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Vermont, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
DED, Business Services and CS Montpelier: the guide’s first stops, of the 15 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
State economic development agency
DED
Vermont Department of Economic Development
Gives expanding companies trade counseling, market research, trade show support and help with foreign-trade zone agreements, and handles foreign investment inquiries.
Visit DED (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Department of Economic Development briefing, January 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 6, 2026
- Meet requirements
Business registry office
Business Services
Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Registers, renews and takes filings for domestic and foreign business organizations operating in Vermont, and handles commercial code filings.
Visit Business Services (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Secretary of State FY27 budget presentation, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of February 5, 2026
Export assistance center
CS Montpelier
U.S. Commercial Service Montpelier
Serves exporters throughout Vermont with trade counseling and links to export assistance partners.
Visit CS Montpelier (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA Commercial Service, Vermont contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
2. Export development and market information
6 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State economic development agency
DED
Vermont Department of Economic Development
Gives expanding companies trade counseling, market research, trade show support and help with foreign-trade zone agreements, and handles foreign investment inquiries.
Visit DED (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Department of Economic Development briefing, January 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 6, 2026
Export assistance center
CS Montpelier
U.S. Commercial Service Montpelier
Serves exporters throughout Vermont with trade counseling and links to export assistance partners.
Visit CS Montpelier (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA Commercial Service, Vermont contact page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Find finance
State development finance authority
VEDA
Vermont Economic Development Authority
Packages export loans and can finance export sales through the Export-Import Bank's working capital guarantee and insurance programs.
Visit VEDA (opens in a new tab)Source: VEDA, Export Assistance Program (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Get advice
Small business advising program
VtSBDC
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Gives small businesses no-fee, confidential advising, including export market and export financing guidance from three certified import and export advisors.
Visit VtSBDC (opens in a new tab)Source: VtSBDC, Export / Import advising page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Meet requirements
Regional food export program
Food Export Northeast
Food Export USA-Northeast
Regional body
Serves food and beverage exporters in ten Northeast states, Vermont included, through a member agency in each state.
Visit Food Export Northeast (opens in a new tab)Source: Food Export Northeast, member states page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Get advice
Small business support office
SBA Vermont
U.S. Small Business Administration Vermont District Office
Serves small businesses in all 14 Vermont counties from its district office.
Visit SBA Vermont (opens in a new tab)Source: SBA, Vermont District Office page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Business registry office
Business Services
Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Registers, renews and takes filings for domestic and foreign business organizations operating in Vermont, and handles commercial code filings.
Visit Business Services (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Secretary of State FY27 budget presentation, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of February 5, 2026
- Meet requirements
State labor agency
VDOL
Vermont Department of Labor
Collects employer unemployment insurance contributions and sets the yearly taxable wage base that employers pay on.
Visit VDOL (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Department of Labor, UI Trust Fund report, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 31, 2026
- Get advice
Regional economic development corporation
GBIC
Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation
Helps employers locate, grow and scale their projects in the greater Burlington area.
Visit GBIC (opens in a new tab)Source: GBIC, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
4. Customs and tax
1 organization. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
State tax authority
Department of Taxes
Vermont Department of Taxes
Administers Vermont taxes and publishes an annual taxpayer advocate report on problems taxpayers, businesses included, meet.
Visit Department of Taxes (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Department of Taxes, Taxpayer Advocate report, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 15, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
3 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
State agriculture agency
AAFM
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Works with food, beverage and forestry businesses to develop domestic and international markets through grants, education, market entry and promotion.
Visit AAFM (opens in a new tab)Source: ITA Commercial Service, Vermont local partners (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Meet requirements
State financial regulator
DFR
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
Licenses and supervises the banks, insurance companies, captive insurers and securities firms that a foreign company may deal with in Vermont.
Visit DFR (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont DFR FY27 budget presentation, February 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of February 9, 2026
- Meet requirements
Professional licensing office
OPR
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
Licenses more than 50 profession types in Vermont, a step for companies whose staff practice a regulated profession.
Visit OPR (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Secretary of State FY27 budget presentation, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of February 5, 2026
6. Chambers and industry associations
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
State chamber of commerce
Vermont Chamber
Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Represents Vermont businesses and publishes business climate surveys and guidance on Canada tariffs for employers.
Visit Vermont Chamber (opens in a new tab)Source: Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Canada tariffs page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
- Get advice
State manufacturers association
AIV
Associated Industries of Vermont
Represents Vermont manufacturers and their supporting businesses on state and federal issues, with news, education and networking.
Visit AIV (opens in a new tab)Source: Associated Industries of Vermont, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 2, 2026
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Promote:Vermont is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 3, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.