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Connecticut business license (2026)
Depends on the business. The Connecticut Business Portal (business.ct.gov) says: “provides licenses and permits for industries such as accounting, real estate, construction, retail, and more”
- State page read October 21, 2026
- Quoted from the state
Connecticut at a glance
- State rule
- Depends on the business
- Next step
- Look up your industry’s license, and ask your city or county about a local one.
- Forming an LLC
- $120 with the Connecticut Secretary of State
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
Does Connecticut require a business license?
Depends on the business. The Connecticut Business Portal (business.ct.gov) says: “provides licenses and permits for industries such as accounting, real estate, construction, retail, and more”
Who do I contact in Connecticut?
Connecticut Business Portal (business.ct.gov) (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Connecticut Secretary of State for forming the company.
Is a Connecticut LLC the same as a license?
No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Connecticut Secretary of State, which charges $120. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.
Sources
- Connecticut Business Portal (business.ct.gov) (business license statement): business.ct.gov/licenses-and-permits, checked October 21, 2026
- Connecticut Secretary of State: portal.ct.gov/sots, checked October 20, 2026