Annual Report for Connecticut LLC

Annual Report for Connecticut LLC

Filing the Annual Report for Your Connecticut LLC

Connecticut LLCs must submit an Annual Report annually.

This report ensures that your LLC's contact details remain current with the Connecticut Secretary of State.

Method of Filing an Annual Report

Your Connecticut LLC Annual Report must be filed online.

Mail submissions are not accepted.

Connecticut LLC Annual Report filing fee

The annual fee for a Connecticut LLC Annual Report is $80. This fee is required each year.

Note:

The Annual Report fee was $20 per year. However, in July 2020, the Connecticut Secretary of State raised the cost to $80 annually.

Due Date for Connecticut Annual Reports

Your Connecticut LLC Annual Report is due each year between January 1st and March 31st.

January 1st is the earliest date for filing.

While March 31st is the deadline to avoid late fees.

When is the due date for my first Connecticut LLC Annual Report?

Your initial Annual Report is due the year following your LLCs approval.

If your Connecticut LLC were approved on April 10, 2024, your first Annual Report would be due between January 1 and March 31, 2025.

Regardless of whether your LLC was approved on January 1, 2024, or December 31, 2024, your first Annual Report is due between January 1 and March 31, 2025.

Going forward, your LLC Annual Report will be due annually between January 1 and March 31.

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Reminder Notices

About a month before your LLC Annual Report is due, the Connecticut Secretary of State will send you an email reminder.

If they don't have your email address on file, they will mail the reminder notice to your LLC's business address.

Even if you do not receive a reminder from the state, it remains your responsibility to file your LLC Annual Report on time each year.

Set your reminder

For your convenience, we suggest creating a regular reminder on your computer or phone to assist you submit your LLC Annual Report on time each year.

How to file a Connecticut LLC Annual Report Online

Note:

Before its retirement in June 2021, Connecticuts' online filing system, CONCORD, was in operation. All electronic filings will now be managed by the state's recently established "One Stop" business center. This page's instructions have been updated for the new system. If you previously had a CONCORD login, it will no longer work, and you will need to set up a new account.

Create a “One Stop” Account

  • Go to the CT.gov Account Creation page.
  • Enter your contact information and click "Sign Up."
  • Check your email for a confirmation code, then enter it.
  • You'll now be able to sign in.

If you're redirected to your profile page, simply click this link to access online filing CT.gov My Dashboard.

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How to file your Connecticut LLC Annual Report online

Get started

  1. Go to CT.gov: Registering Your Business
  2. Click “Register your Business

✏️ Important:

If you have a pop-up blocker enabled, you’ll need to disable it during the online filing process.

Start your Annual Report

Hover over "All Business Services" in the top menu bar.

Select "File Annual Report."

On the following page, click "File Annual Report" once more.

Select a Business (associate your LLC with your account)

If you created your LLC using your One Stop account, it should appear on this page. Click on your LLC's name to begin filing your Annual Report.

If this is your first time using your One Stop account, look for your Connecticut LLC name, pick it from the list, and then click "Next".

Review Your Annual Report and Make Changes if Necessary

Check the information about your LLC below to ensure it is accurate and current.

Click the "Edit" links if any changes need to be made. Once you're sure everything is correct, proceed to the following step to finish your payment by checking the "Verify" boxes.

That said, if you have any questions about what any of the sections mean or what you can and cannot do, we've provided explanations for each section below.

Business Email Address

The state will use this email address to send notifications about your LLC. You can use either a personal or a business email address.

NAICS Information

An NAICS Code is used by the Secretary of State to classify your LLC's business activity and is utilized for government statistics.

If your NAICS Code has changed, be sure to update this field.

If you can’t find an exact match for your business, select a similar or closely related NAICS Code.

Tip:

If your LLC operates multiple businesses, you only need to enter one NAICS Code. The state does not investigate or enforce NAICS Codes; they are used solely for statistical purposes.

Principal Office Address

Check your LLC's Principal Office Address. If no updates are required, you can leave it as is. If you need to change the address, you can update it here.

What is a Principal Office Address?

The Principal Office Address is the location where your LLCs main business activities take place and where its records are maintained.

Your Connecticut LLC's Principal Office Address can be:

  • Located in Connecticut
  • Located in any other state
  • Located in any country
  • A home address
  • An office address
  • A mailbox rental address
  • A virtual office address
  • The address of your Connecticut Registered Agent (if permitted by the Registered Agent)

Note:

A PO Box address cannot be used as your Principal Office Address.

Mailing Address

The Principal Office Address serves as the Mailing Address. However, if you prefer to receive mail at a different location, you can provide that information here.

Check your LLC Mailing Address. If no changes are necessary, you can keep it as is. If you need to update the address, you can do so here.

Your Connecticut LLC's Mailing Address can be any type of address, whether in the state, another state, or abroad. PO Box addresses are also permitted.

Agent (Registered Agent)

Check your Connecticut LLC Registered Agent information.

If no updates are required, you can leave it as is. If you need to change your LLC Registered Agent, you can do so here.

Principals (Members and/or Managers)

Your Connecticut LLC must list at least one Principal in the Annual Report.

A Principal can be an LLC Member or an LLC Manager.

If no changes are needed in this section, you can leave it as is. If you need to update your LLC’s principals, you can do so here.

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Submit the Annual Report

Once you've made any necessary edits and confirmed your information, click "Continue to Acknowledge." Agree to the terms, sign your document, and move on to the next step.

Note:

You can't modify the Filer's signature on this page. To make any changes, go to your account profile.

Payment Information

Check the box to agree to the terms and click "Continue to Payment."

Enter your billing information and submit your filing to the state.

Congratulations!

Your Connecticut LLC Annual Report has been submitted and processed. You'll get a confirmation email and a success message from the state.

There is nothing more you need to do at this time. Just remember to set a calendar reminder to file your LLC Annual Report next year!

Connecticut Secretary of State

For questions about your LLC's Annual Report, contact the Connecticut Secretary of State at 860-509-6002.

Their office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time.