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Connecticut annual report, 2026 fees
Annual report cost in Connecticut

Connecticut annual report cost

Connecticut requires annual reports from LLCs and corporations to maintain good standing. LLC annual report fee is $80. Corporation annual report fee is $80. We file your Connecticut annual report on time, every time, for $99 one-time + state fee, or $129/year with Compliance Annual Filings (auto-renewing).

Connecticut annual report fees

LLC annual report state fee$80/year
Corporation annual report state fee$150/year
Nonprofit annual report state fee$50/year
File.Business one-time filing service$99 + state fee
File.Business Compliance Annual Filings (auto-renewing)$129/year + state fee

What happens if you miss the Connecticut annual report deadline

  • Late fees: Connecticut typically charges $25-$100 in late fees plus interest.
  • Loss of good standing: Your entity is marked "not in good standing." This blocks loans, contracts, certain license applications.
  • Administrative dissolution: Connecticut can dissolve your entity after extended non-compliance, requiring reinstatement fees ($100-$500) and reapplication.
  • Personal liability exposure: Operating a dissolved entity can pierce the liability shield, exposing owners personally.

Never miss a Connecticut annual report deadline

Our compliance suite tracks all your Connecticut deadlines and files automatically. Penalty-free guarantee: if we miss a deadline, we cover the late fees.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How much does the Connecticut annual report cost?

Connecticut sets the fee, and it varies widely, from nothing in a few states to a modest or substantial amount in others, sometimes flat and sometimes based on revenue, shares, or entity type. Because the figure changes and differs by entity, we show the current Connecticut amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page.

Does Connecticut charge different annual report fees by entity type?

Often yes: Connecticut frequently sets different fees, and sometimes different forms and schedules, for LLCs versus corporations versus nonprofits, and corporations sometimes owe more. Filing under the wrong classification causes errors. We confirm the correct Connecticut fee and form for your exact entity type so you pay the right amount on the right report, not a guess.

Are there late fees if I miss the Connecticut deadline?

Almost always: Connecticut typically adds a late penalty, and continued nonpayment can push your entity out of good standing and toward administrative dissolution, which is far more expensive to fix. Catching the deadline is much cheaper than a later reinstatement. We track your Connecticut due date and can file automatically so a late fee never starts the spiral.

Is the Connecticut annual report fee tax-deductible?

Generally yes: a required state filing fee paid to keep your business in good standing is an ordinary and necessary business expense, so it is typically deductible on the business return. Keep the receipt with your records. While a tax professional confirms your specifics, we make sure the Connecticut fee is documented so it is easy to deduct at year-end.

Who has to file the Connecticut annual report?

Most registered entities: LLCs, corporations, and often nonprofits and foreign entities registered in Connecticut generally must file on Connecticut's schedule to stay active, though a few states exempt certain types. If you are registered in Connecticut, assume you file unless told otherwise. We confirm your Connecticut obligation, and keep a reliable agent in place to receive the notices.

How often is the Connecticut annual report due?

It depends on Connecticut: many states require it every year, some every two years, and the due date may track your formation anniversary or a fixed calendar date. The cadence is not intuitive. We track your specific Connecticut schedule on a compliance calendar so you never miss the cycle or misjudge a biennial year.

Does the fee change if my business grew?

In some states, yes: Connecticut may scale the annual report or franchise fee with revenue, capital, or shares, so a bigger business can owe more, while flat-fee states charge the same regardless. We flag whether Connecticut uses a scaling fee so a growth year does not bring an unexpected bill you did not budget for.

Can I pay the Connecticut fee and file myself?

Yes, you can always file directly with Connecticut; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the most common cause of losing good standing, not a requirement, and the choice is yours.

Does File.Business handle the Connecticut annual report?

Yes. We track your Connecticut due date, prepare the correct report for your entity type, pass the state fee through at cost, and file on time, with the confirmation returned to your records. It turns an easy-to-miss Connecticut deadline into something handled automatically on your compliance calendar.

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