How Much Does It Cost to Form a Connecticut LLC?
Connecticut is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Connecticut Secretary of State charges $120 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Connecticut charges $80 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Connecticut tax note: Annual report fee increased from $20 to $80 effective July 1, 2020. Connecticut has a Business Entity Tax (BET) of $250 minimum for LLCs treated as corporations.
Registered Agent Cost
Every Connecticut LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Connecticut Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $120 | One-time, paid to the Connecticut Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $80 | Filed annually with the Connecticut Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $120 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $80/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Connecticut LLC filed and operational.