Incorporate or Form an LLC in Connecticut

Connecticut LLCs and Corporations

Connecticut corporations and limited liability companies are formed by filing the original of the Certificate of Incorporation (Articles of Organization for LLC) with Connecticut Secretary of State. The filing fee is $120 for limited liability companies and $250 for corporations. The entire filing process takes anywhere from three to five business days.

The name of the corporation or limited liability company must end with one of the following words: Incorporated, Corporation or Limited Liability Company, or their abbreviations: Inc., Corp., L.L.C. or LLC.

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Forming Connecticut Non-Profit Organizations:

The process of forming a non-profit corporation in Connecticut is largely the same as formation of a regular, for-profit, corporation. Connecticut Secretary of State charges a $50 fee to file non-profit Articles of Incorporation.

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Company Name Reservation in Connecticut:

To reserve a specific name for a future company, an individual must first check with Connecticut Secretary of State if that name is available. If available, a name can be reserved by filing an application with Connecticut Secretary of State. The filing fee is $60 and applications are usually processed within three to five business days.

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Connecticut Assumed/Trade Name (D.B.A.):

You may reserve a trade name if you are intending to do business using that name. In order to get a trade name you must register a trade name in the town where your business is conducted. The filing fee mostly is $10.

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Connecticut Sales Tax Vendor ID Number:

In order to be able to charge sales tax in Connecticut, a company must file Business Taxes Registration Application with Connecticut Department of Revenue. The state charges $100 fee for this application and applications are usually proceed within 2-3 weeks if submitted by mail and 10 business days if submitted online.

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Foreign Entity Qualification in Connecticut:

In order to register to do business in Connecticut, an out-of-state company must file Application for Certificate of Authority with Connecticut Secretary of State.

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Connecticut Entity Name Amendment:

In order to change or amend its name, a company must file Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (Organization) with Connecticut Secretary of State. Prior to filing an amendment, the company must check if its new name is available with Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $100 for corporations, $120 for LLCs and $20 for nonstock corporations.

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Company Dissolution in Connecticut:

In order to officially dissolve, a company must file Certificate of Dissolution with Connecticut Secretary of State. The Secretary of State filing fee is $50 for corporations or limited liability companies and $20 for nonstock corporations.

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Registered Agent in Connecticut:

Any company incorporated, organized or doing business in Connecticut must maintain a registered agent in the State at all times. The registered agent must be physically located in Connecticut and is appointed by the company to accept legal documents on its behalf.

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Certificate of Good Standing from Connecticut Secretary of State:

A company that is in good standing can obtain a Certificate of Existence (Good Standing) from Connecticut Secretary of State. The Secretary of State fee for this service is $50. The certificates are mailed within four to five business days.

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Certified Copies of Documents in Connecticut:

A company can order certified copies of its official documents from Connecticut Secretary of State. The state fee for ordering certified copies of Articles of Incorporation or Organization is $55. The Secretary of State takes approximately from three to five business days to mail the certified copies.

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Newspaper Publication in Connecticut:

Connecticut law does not require new businesses to publish legal announcements of formation.

Connecticut Apostille Services:

An apostille certificate can be ordered from Connecticut Secretary of State to confirm authenticity of any officially-filed corporate document, for use outside of the United States. The Secretary of State charges a $40 fee for the apostille certificate in addition to any fees charged for making certified copies of the requested documents. Processing takes approximately from four to five business days.

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Connecticut Retail Tobacco License:

In order to sell tobacco products in the state, a company must obtain a Retail Tobacco Product License from Connecticut Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue charges $50 filing fee for this service.

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Connecticut Annual Report:

All Connecticut corporations are required to file an Annual Report. Connecticut Secretary of State filing fee for corporations is $150 plus $ 200 revenue fee, $435 for foreign corporations, $20 for LLC's or $50 for nonprofit corporations.

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