Form an LLC in Connecticut
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $245 on Standard.
State filing fee
$120
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$80 / yr
Connecticut LLCs file with the Secretary of the State (note the 'the' - Connecticut is one of the handful of states whose constitutional title is 'Secretary of the State' rather than 'Secretary of State'). The filing fee is $120, processing runs about a week, and an annual report is due every March 31 with a flat $80 fee.
Connecticut founders typically choose the state because they live or operate here. For asset-protection-only LLCs the higher filing fee and the $80 annual report make it less attractive than Wyoming or Delaware.
Best for: Connecticut residents and businesses with northeast operations.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $120 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $80 |
| Annual report due | March 31 every year |
| Premium expedited fee | $170 (1-day filing) |
- The annual report fee is $80, due by March 31. This is consistent regardless of the formation month.
- Premium plans use the $170 expedited state fee for next-business-day filing.
How we file your Connecticut LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Organization
We file with the Connecticut Secretary of the State Business Services Division. The fee is $120 and most filings clear in a week.
- 2
Register for Connecticut Business Entity Tax
Connecticut LLCs are also subject to state taxes - we walk you through the Department of Revenue Services registration as part of the post-filing onboarding.
- 3
EIN and operating agreement
We obtain your EIN from the IRS and deliver a Connecticut operating agreement.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Connecticut annual report due?
March 31 every year, with an $80 fee.
Does Connecticut have a Business Entity Tax for LLCs?
Connecticut repealed the $250 biennial Business Entity Tax in 2019, so LLCs no longer owe it.
Can a non-resident own a Connecticut LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements; our registered agent service satisfies the in-state presence rule.
How long does formation take in Connecticut?
Standard processing is about a week. Expedited filing (one business day) is available on the Premium plan for an additional $50 state fee.
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Ready to form your Connecticut LLC?
Total from $245 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.