Form your company in Connecticut

Why form an LLC in Connecticut?

Connecticut works if you actually operate in the state — the old $250 business entity tax was repealed in 2020, so ongoing cost is just the $80 annual report. But for a remote or non-US founder with no Connecticut presence, there's no advantage over Wyoming or New Mexico, and CT's public filings expose owner details.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Connecticut Secretary of State charges roughly $120 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about $80/yr Annual Report (due Jan 1–Mar 31). No business entity or franchise tax (repealed 2020); CT has personal income tax and a pass-through entity tax; standard sales tax applies. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $120 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: $80/yr Annual Report (due Jan 1–Mar 31)
• Typical processing time: 1–4 business days (online)

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Connecticut: Yes. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated low.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Connecticut

• Business Entity Tax repealed in 2020 — no more $250 biennial charge
• Modest $80 annual report is the only routine state cost
• Filing is fully online through the CT business One Stop portal
• No franchise or gross-receipts tax on LLCs

Things to weigh

• Higher-than-average $120 one-time formation fee
• Member/manager information appears on the public annual report — low owner privacy
• Connecticut has state personal income tax, and a mandatory pass-through entity (PET) tax regime applies to many LLCs
• $100 late fee and possible administrative dissolution if the annual report is missed

Banking for your Connecticut LLC

Forming in Connecticut does not affect where you can bank — a CT LLC opens US accounts through the same fintechs (Mercury, Wise, Relay) that serve non-US founders in any state. There are no Connecticut-specific banking restrictions.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Connecticut right for you?

Best for: Founders operating in Connecticut. If you operate physically in Connecticut, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Connecticut, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.