Start a Connecticut LLC
How to start an LLC in Connecticut →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Connecticut LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Connecticut LLC name check →
Check a name against Connecticut naming rules before you file.
Connecticut operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Connecticut LLC
Connecticut Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Connecticut registered agent →
Every Connecticut LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Connecticut deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Connecticut LLC at a glance
Formed with
Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division
Formation document
Certificate of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Connecticut LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and March 31 each year.
Must contain "limited liability company", "L.L.C." or "LLC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Connecticut register.
- Connecticut's Business Entity Tax ended for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2018.
- An LLC behind on annual reports cannot get a Certificate of Legal Existence and may be administratively dissolved after more than one year in default.
- The Certificate of Organization requires a six-digit NAICS code, an entity email address and at least one member or manager.
Forming a Connecticut LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Connecticut LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Connecticut?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Connecticut, and file a Certificate of Organization with the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Business Services Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Connecticut LLC cost?
Connecticut charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Connecticut LLC file an annual report?
Connecticut LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and March 31 each year.
Is an operating agreement required in Connecticut?
No, but every Connecticut LLC should have one.
