You formed an LLC in Connecticut. Here’s what comes next.
Your Connecticut LLC is approved. These are the state-specific steps, alongside our full launch playbook.
Annual report
- Fee
- $80
- Due date
- Annually. Connecticut emails you about one month before your report is due. Look up your exact due date in your CT.gov business account.
- Where to file
- File your annual report on business.ct.gov
- What happens if you miss it
- If your report is overdue, you cannot get a certificate of legal existence, which may make it difficult to do business. If you do not file, the Secretary of the State’s Office may dissolve your LLC.
Sales tax
Yes, if you sell taxable goods or services in Connecticut. You must obtain a Sales and Use Tax Permit before making any sales. Register online through myconneCT, the Department of Revenue Services portal.
Business licenses
Check whether your business needs a state license or permit:
Hiring in Connecticut
If you employ one or more workers, register with the Department of Labor for unemployment insurance through ReEmployCT. Report each new hire within 20 days of hiring.
- Register as an employer
- Register as an employer with CT Department of Labor
- Report new hires
- Report new hires to CT Department of Labor
Official links
See the matching steps in the national playbook
These state steps sit alongside our full 25-step launch playbook. Start with the steps below.
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General information, not legal or tax advice. Verified September 17, 2026. Rules change, so confirm details with a licensed professional and the linked state agencies.