Starting a Business in Connecticut
LLC filing: $120 | Corp filing: $250 | Business-friendly score: 5.5/10
Business Environment at a Glance
5.5/10
Business-Friendly Score
3% - 6.99%
Income Tax
6.35%
State Sales Tax
$16.35
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Connecticut
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $120 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $80 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $250 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $150 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 3% - 6.99% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 7.5% |
| State Sales Tax | 6.35% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 0% |
| Minimum Wage | $16.35/hr |
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Connecticut Special Requirements
- Annual report filing required with Secretary of State
- Business Entity Tax of $250 every two years for LLCs
- Connecticut Paid Leave program contributions required
- Sales and Use Tax permit required for retail businesses
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The state filing fee for an LLC in Connecticut is $120. Licenses, insurance, equipment and rent usually cost far more: see the full picture for your business type and city.
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