Business Formation in Connecticut
LLC & Corporation formation in Connecticut.
Connecticut formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Connecticut
Connecticut LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Connecticut
Connecticut corporations file a Certificate of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Connecticut Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Certificate of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $120
- Corporation state filing fee
- $250
- Annual / periodic report
- Connecticut requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $80 LLC / $150 corporation
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Connecticut address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Formation
Ready to form your company in Connecticut?
Initial formation is $495 plus Connecticut state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.