Connecticut LLC Annual Report (2026): $80 Fee, Fixed Jan-Mar Window

Q: How much is Connecticut's Annual Report?

A flat $80 per year. The fee is the same for every LLC regardless of size or revenue, and applies to both domestic and foreign LLCs.

Q: When is Connecticut's Annual Report due?

Every year between January 1 and March 31 — a fixed window, unlike most states' anniversary-based deadlines. Your first report isn't due until the year after formation.

Q: What happens if I miss Connecticut's Annual Report deadline?

Your LLC falls out of good standing and can't obtain a Certificate of Legal Existence. After more than a year unfiled, the Secretary of the State can begin the process toward administrative dissolution.

What the Annual Report Is

The Annual Report keeps your LLC's core details current with the Secretary of the State — Connecticut's version of the "annual report" most states require, but with one refreshing simplification.

Fee: a flat $80, regardless of your LLC's size or revenue.
Due window: a fixed calendar window — January 1 through March 31 — every year, unlike most states which use a floating anniversary-based deadline.
First report timing: not due until the January–March window in the year after your LLC was formed — regardless of whether you formed in January or December.
Filed with: the Connecticut Secretary of the State, electronically only, through Business.CT.gov.

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First Annual Report Window

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Fixed Jan 1 – Mar 31 window, year after formation

Amount Due

$80 flat

Missing this window doesn't trigger an immediate late fee, but your LLC falls out of good standing and can't obtain a Certificate of Legal Existence until the report is filed.

How to File

Log in to your Business.CT.gov account and search for your LLC by name or Business ID.
Confirm or update your details — registered agent, principal address, NAICS code, and at least one member or manager (a "principal").
Pay the $80 fee by credit card and submit electronically — Connecticut does not accept mail-in or hand-delivered Annual Reports.
Save your payment confirmation — this is your proof of compliance for the year.

Prolonged non-filing risks dissolutionIf your Annual Report goes unfiled for more than a year, the Secretary of the State issues a notice that your LLC's rights and powers may be forfeited. If it remains unresolved for three more months, Connecticut can issue a Certificate of Dissolution by Forfeiture, officially dissolving your LLC. Reinstatement requires filing all overdue reports and paying the associated fees.

Ahmad Adil's Take: Connecticut's fixed window is genuinely one of the easiest compliance calendars we've seen — you don't need a tool to calculate your specific due date, because it's the same for every LLC in the state. Just remember "January 1 to March 31, every year" and you're set. Filing early in the window (right at the start of January) is a good habit, since it takes the deadline off your mind for the rest of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut Annual Report — FAQ

How much is Connecticut's Annual Report?

A flat $80 per year. The fee is the same for every LLC regardless of size or revenue, and applies to both domestic and foreign LLCs.

When is Connecticut's Annual Report due?

Every year between January 1 and March 31 — a fixed window, unlike most states' anniversary-based deadlines. Your first report isn't due until the year after formation.

What happens if I miss Connecticut's Annual Report deadline?

Your LLC falls out of good standing and can't obtain a Certificate of Legal Existence. After more than a year unfiled, the Secretary of the State can begin the process toward administrative dissolution.

Can I file Connecticut's Annual Report by mail?

No. Unlike the Certificate of Organization, the Annual Report must be filed electronically through Business.CT.gov — mail-in and hand-delivered submissions are rejected.

Is Connecticut's Annual Report the same as a franchise tax?

The $80 Annual Report confirms entity information; it is not an income-tax return. Tax filings depend on classification and activity, including any applicable corporate or pass-through rules.

What information does the Annual Report require?

Your registered agent's information, at least one member or manager ("principal"), your business address, and your NAICS code — but no financial information.

Does Connecticut send a reminder before the Annual Report is due?

Yes — the Secretary of the State typically sends an email reminder roughly one month before the deadline, but don't rely on it exclusively; the January–March window is worth marking on your own calendar.

About the Author

Ahmad Adil

Ahmad Adil is the founder and CEO of LLC School. For filing and ongoing compliance, confirm the requirements with the responsible state agency. This is educational information, not legal or tax advice.

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