How to File a Connecticut Annual Report
Annual reports are due each year in Connecticut for all corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and LPs. You can file it yourself. Here’s how.
Connecticut Annual Report Overview
Connecticut Annual Reports are important for maintaining the good standing of your business entity with the state of Connecticut. They provide updates on your company’s current information, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and helping the state track business activities.
File Your Annual Report Online
The fastest and easiest way to file your Connecticut Annual Report is online through the state’s business.ct.gov
Step 1: Log in to Your Account
In the upper right section of the screen, click, “sign-in”. If you do not have an account, you’ll be directed to create one. All you need to create an account is an email address and phone number.
Step 2: Go to File an Annual report
Once logged in, you’ll see the main dashboard. On the left, find the icon to “File an Annual Report”
Step 4: Find Your Business
Next you’ll find a screen with a search bar where you can enter the name of your business. Note, you’ll only be able to proceed if the business you select has an annual report due.
Step 4: Update and Verify Information
Review the pre-filled information and update any necessary details, such as changes in address or management.
Step 5: Electronically Sign and Date the Annual Report
Verify the information on the annual report, and electronically sign and date the document.
Step 6: Pay the Filing Fee
Complete the filing process by paying the required fee, $150 for corporations, $80 for LLCs, or $50 for Non-Profit Corporations, using a credit or debit card.
Deadlines and Filing Fees
The deadline for filing your annual report in Connecticut is annually, by the end of the filing entity’s anniversary month. The cost of filing the report is $150 for corporations, $80 for LLCs, and $50 for Non-Profit Corporations.
Consequences of Filing Late
If you’re late on your annual report you’ll face a $50 late fee. Late filing may also put your business at risk of administrative dissolution, which means the state could dissolve your business entity.
Required Information for Your Connecticut Annual Report
Here’s all the information you’ll need to have when filing:
- Business Name and Address
- Registered Agent Name and Address
- Business Structure (Corporation, LLC, or Non-Profit Corporation)
- Names and Addresses of Officers and/or Directors
Connecticut Annual Report Frequently Asked Questions
For non-stock corporations in Connecticut, the annual report filing fee isn’t calculated based on the company’s assets or revenue, contrary to some misconceptions. As of my last update in 2021, the fee is a flat $50 regardless of the organization’s size or income. However, you should always verify the current fee with the Connecticut Secretary of State’s office, as fees may have changed.
Yes, there is a penalty for late filing of the annual report in Connecticut. As of 2021, the late filing penalty fee was $50. This is in addition to the standard filing fee. Again, the amounts can change, so it’s always best to verify the current fees and penalties with the Connecticut Secretary of State’s office.
No, the State of Connecticut requires that all business documents, including annual reports, be submitted in English. Even if the majority of your business is conducted in another language, you will need to provide an English translation for your annual report when you file it with the Secretary of State’s office. If necessary, consider hiring a professional translator to ensure accuracy in your report.