Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale. A shop that sells goods needs the sales and use tax license; a restaurant, bar, coffee shop or bakery that sells prepared food or drinks needs the meals and rooms tax license, one per location, posted where customers can see it. Towns that have adopted the local option tax add it to the same return. Withholding and the child care contribution open on the same account once you have employees.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Vermont Department of Taxes (myVTax).
Sources and dates
Department of Taxes meals and rooms tax and business registration pages. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
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Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Yes. Register for the business tax account on myVTax before the first sale.
Vermont Department of Taxes (myVTax).
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
Who needs a Vermont business tax account in Vermont? | DoorWorthy
