How To File The Connecticut Annual Report (Updated: Aug. 2026)

The state of Connecticut is an efficient, straightforward state in which to form and operate your Limited Liability Company (LLC). However, you must complete several mandatory state regulatory procedures to stay compliant and maintain your good standing with the state.

One of the most important ones is your Annual Report filing. This mandatory filing must be submitted to the Connecticut SOS every year to confirm your business info and ensure it’s accurate and up-to-date. You can’t escape it.

Even with no activity or revenue, this has to be filed. If you don’t get it in by the due date, you face costly legal penalties and potential business shutdown. Not what you want at all.

Luckily for you, the filing process is simple enough and can be completed via the Connecticut Business Services portal. Even so, many filers underestimate the recurring obligations and serious consequences of filing late.

I’ve walked you through the Connecticut Annual Report filing process, including the required information and filing costs. You’ll understand how to stay compliant and maintain your good standing when operating in the state.

An Overview Of The Connecticut Annual Report

Under the Connecticut General Statutes § 34-247k, the Annual Report is a mandatory filing providing the SOS with up-to-date business info. You must complete this filing once a year.

So, your report covers your main business details, which confirm whether or not you legally exist in the state.

Your basic information should include the following.

• Your LLC’s full legal name.
• Your mailing address and principal office.
• Your Registered Agent details.
• The name and address of at least one LLC member or manager.
• A valid email address for official state communication.
• Your LLC’s North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

If your report is missing something important, the Connecticut SOS will promptly notify your business. Your report will be returned and will not be processed or accepted until everything is fixed. Once everything is in place, it should be finalized.

1. When Is Connecticut’s Annual Report Due

Your Connecticut Annual Report must be filed each year between January 1 and March 31 according to the Connecticut General Statutes § 34-247k(c). You can submit your report from January 1, with March 31 being the hard final deadline.

Your initial Connecticut Annual Report is due in the year following your LLC’s approval date. This is regardless of your specific approval date.

Your filing window will still be January 1 to March 31, the following year, regardless of whether your LLC was formed on January 1 or December 31. The same filing window applies to every year thereafter, as long as you’re a legally recognized business entity.

Example: Your Connecticut LLC was approved on December 31, 2025.

• Your first Annual Report is due between January 1 and March 31, 2026, even though your LLC was formed at the end of the year.

Example 2: Your Connecticut LLC was approved on January 3, 2025.

• Your first Annual Report is also due between January 1 and March 31, 2026.

In both these cases, your approval date does NOT change your filing window. The same filing window (January to March) will apply to each year going forward.

2. How Much Does The Connecticut Annual Report Cost

Your standard Connecticut LLC Annual Report filing fee is $80. If you need to make changes to your most recent Annual Report (Except your LLC name) after it’s been filed, you must pay a $25 amended filing fee.

In this case, submit your Amended Annual Report no later than 30 days before the month that your next Annual Report is due to update the state record. This is mandated under the Connecticut General Statutes § 34-247k(g).

3. Connecticut LLC Annual Report Filing Methods

You must submit your Connecticut Annual Report online via the Business.CT.gov system. You log into your business dashboard and submit your report electronically.

How To File Your Annual Report In Connecticut: A Step-By-Step Guide

Your Connecticut Secretary of State Annual Report filing must be submitted online via the state’s official business portal (Business.CT.gov). You can begin your application in two main ways:

1. Log in via CT.gov: Login if you already have an account. Then, click CT.gov: My Dashboard once directed to your profile. Locate the “Filing your Annual Report” section to start your submission.
2. You must create an account and link your LLC using your business ID or business name if you don’t already have one. I’ve provided instructions on how to do this below.

1. Create Your CT.gov Account

To begin your Connecticut Annual Report online filing, your CT.gov account must be linked to your LLC. First, go to Business.CT.gov – Registration to create your account.

You’re then asked to provide your basic personal details, including your name and email address. After setting a password, you’ll need to verify your email to activate your account.

Complete the required fields shown in the picture above to create your account:

• Enter your full name (First name and last name).
• Create a suitable username.
• Provide your email address and re-enter it to confirm. You’ll need to access this email to verify your account.
• Enter your contact mobile number (Optional).
• Select your preferred language (English is the default language).
• Create a password and re-enter it to confirm. Ensure that it meets the listed requirements.

Finally, click “Sign up” once all required fields are complete. You should be sent a verification email to the email address provided.

Confirm your email to activate your account, then log in.

2. File your Online Annual Report

First, visit the CT.gov: File an Annual Report page. Then, click “File your Annual Report” to begin your online filing process.

These are the main filing steps that you must follow. I’ve discussed each of them in detail below.

a. Select Your Business (Annual Report Filing Screen)

On the first page, you need to like your LLC with your CT.gov account before beginning your Annual Report filing.

1. Enter your LLC’s legal name or ALEI (Business ID) in the search field. This must be exactly as registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State when filing your formation documents.
2. Click “Search for a business.”
3. Search for your business entity from your results.
4. Click “Next” to continue with your Annual Report filing process.

Once selected, the system should display a confirmation window summarizing your key business information. This includes your business name, current status, address, and filing due date.

Tick the checkbox to confirm that you’re associated with the business and understand the penalties for false reporting. Then, click “Next” to move to the next stage of your Annual Report filing.

Alternatively, click “Cancel” and search again for your correct business entity if the details shown on screen are incorrect.

b. Choose Your Annual Report

The CT.gov portal will display the Annual Report(s) due once you’ve confirmed your business. You will see all outstanding filings.

• Your LLC is non-compliant and at risk of administrative dissolution if the status shows as “Past Due.” You should complete your filing as soon as possible when this is shown.
• The filing system will automatically prioritise and select the “Oldest to file first” if one or more reports are overdue. Ensure you complete that report before filing for a subsequent year.
• Your report will be marked as “Past due and selected for filing” if it’s overdue. This also indicates that immediate action is required.

First, review your filing year and the amount due (This should be $80 per report). Once ready, click “Next” to continue to the review and submission steps.

c. Review & Edit Your Primary Business Details

On the next screen, you should see a full summary of the information that will be submitted as part of your Annual Report filing. Carefully check everything for accuracy before going to the payment page.

The first section is your primary business details. You should see your core business information, such as your full legal business name, NAICS code, and business email address.

I’ve discussed what each of these means below.

Once everything is correct, tick the “Verify below information is accurate” checkbox. By doing this, you confirm that your business information is current and accurate.

Click “Edit” to make changes to the relevant fields if any details are wrong or need updating. This must be done before proceeding to the next step.

d. Review & Edit Your Business Location

The next section is about your LLC locations. The system will display your LLC addresses, including your principal office address and mailing address.

Here’s what each one means:

Once you’ve completed the required fields, tick the “Verify below information is accurate.” box.

Click “Edit” to update your address information if anything is inaccurate or outdated.

e. Provide Your Key Contacts

After completing your address information, you must provide your key LLC contacts. This shows who is legally responsible for your LLC and who will receive official state communication, including your LLC agent and principal(s).

If you provide incorrect LLC agent or principal details, you may miss important legal documents, be issued default judgments, or face serious compliance issues.

f. Complete The Acknowledgement Section

Once completed, your acknowledgment section legally certifies that the information you’re about to submit is true and accurate.

1. Tick the checkbox to confirm that the information provided in your Annual Report is correct. This also signals that you understand that you’re signing under penalty of false statement. Treat this as a formal legal declaration rather than a routine checkbox and
2. Choose how you want your Annual Report filing to be authorized. Pick your authorized LLC principal from the dropdown list if you’ve selected “Choose principal authorizing the filing of the document.” Enter your Type of Signatory (the capacity in which your Annual Report is being signed), Name of Signatory, and Title of Signatory if you select “Add principal manually.” Your signatory type may be an LLC member, manager, owner, etc.
3. Review your Filer’s signature (this should be pre-filled with your CT.gov account name. This is your electronic signature.
4. Click “Proceed to payment” once all required fields are complete and accurate.

g. Make Your Payment

In this final step, you must pay your Connecticut LLC Annual Report filing fee and submit your report to the state.

1. Review your fee summary. This includes your filing fee, total amount, and final amount. This is typically $80 per filing for Connecticut LLCs.
2. Select your payment method. You can use credit card payments on the CT.gov secure payment system.
3. Tick the acknowledgement box to confirm you understand the no-refund policy. You cannot amend, cancel, or get a refund once your report is officially submitted.
4. Click “Continue to payment” to complete your transaction and officially submit your LLC Annual Report once you’ve agreed to the terms and selected your payment method.

Why Is It So Important To File Your Connecticut Annual Report On Time?

Bad news if you don’t meet your mandatory Connecticut state filing deadlines. You’ll be stripped of your legal operating status and lose your good standing. Not what you want.

When this happens, you’re no longer able to get a Certificate of Legal Existence. Things like licensing applications, investor deals, and bank transactions all require proof that you’re legally active. Put simply, you’re legally questionable and unreliable.

2. Risk Of Dissolution

The Connecticut SOS will shut down your business under the Connecticut General Statutes § 34-267g if you’re found to be non-compliant. This isn’t good.

Here’s how this works:

1. Your LLC Annual Report is more than one year late.
2. You’ll be issued a notice from the Secretary of State warning that your LLC’s rights and powers are forfeited due to your default filing.
3. You have three months from your notice date to file your overdue Annual Report and fix your violation.
4. If three months have passed and you don’t complete your filing, you’ll be issued a Certificate of Dissolution by Forfeiture. This officially dissolves your LLC for non-compliance.

If this happens, you’re in trouble. You lose your operating authority, can’t enter into contracts or bring lawsuits, and could lose your chosen business name.

You’ll have to submit a formal application and fix any outstanding filings and fees first. This is both complicated and costly.

Key Contact Information For The Connecticut Secretary Of The State (Business Services Division)

Contact the Connecticut Secretary of State if you need help with your Annual Report filing.

Connecticut Secretary of the State
P.O. box 150470
165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1000
Hartford, CT 06115-0470
Phone: 860-509-6200

Furthermore, you can use the resources below to get help with your Annual Report:

• Online: Submit a ticket via Business.CT.gov.
• Email: [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions