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Connecticut LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $120
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $280
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$120 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026I. DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES Chapter 613a A. Application for Reservation of Name $60 B. Transfer of Reserved Name 60 C. Certificate of Organization (Including Appointment of Statutory Agent) 120 D. Annual Report (Filed online annually between January 1 and March 31) 80 |
| Annual report — online | Every 1 year; first due in year 2 (formation is year 1). Show the source text$80 First Year: 2 Note: Formation is year 1; the quoted following-year or first-anniversary rule establishes the first report in year 2. Every Years: 1 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026D. Annual Report (Filed online annually between January 1 and March 31) 80 Schedule Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 The first annual report must be filed with the Secretary of the State after January first and before April first of the year following the calendar year in which the limited liability company was formed or the registered foreign limited liability company registered to do business in this state. Subsequent annual reports must be filed with the Secretary of the State after January first and before April first of each calendar year thereafter. |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedited services — per transaction | Show the source text$50 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026VII. EXPEDITED SERVICES A. Expedited Services (Per transaction) $50 |
| Processing note |
Build your Connecticut estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$280
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$120Formation filing fee
- Year 2$80Annual report — online
- Year 3$80Annual report — online
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Connecticut Secretary of the State.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
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