Connecticut LLC Annual Report 2026: Due Dates, Fees & Filing Guide

Connecticut LLC Annual Report Overview

Every Connecticut LLC — whether domestic (formed in CT) or foreign (formed in another state but registered in CT) — must file an annual report with the Connecticut Secretary of the State (SOTS). The annual report keeps your LLC's records current in the state's business registry and confirms your registered agent information and principal office address.

Unlike many states that set a single deadline for all LLCs (such as March 31 in Wisconsin or April 1 in New York), Connecticut uses an anniversary-based system. Your annual report is due in the same month your LLC was originally formed — every year. This means the deadline is personalized to your LLC's formation date.

Due Date: Your LLC's Anniversary Month

Your Connecticut LLC annual report is due by the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed. The due date never changes — it is always the final day of your anniversary month.

To find your exact anniversary month, check your original Certificate of Organization (the document you received when you formed your LLC) or search for your LLC at business.ct.gov to see your formation date.

Connecticut LLC Annual Report Fee: $80

The Connecticut LLC annual report fee is $80 per year for both domestic and foreign LLCs. This fee is paid online at the time of filing at business.ct.gov.

If you miss the anniversary month deadline, a $50 late fee is added to your outstanding balance. You will owe $130 total ($80 report fee + $50 late fee) to bring your LLC back into compliance.

Connecticut's $80 annual report fee is moderate for the Northeast. For comparison, Massachusetts charges LLCs a minimum of $500 per year, while Rhode Island charges $50. Connecticut sits in the middle — a reasonable annual overhead for the access to one of the country's most affluent regional markets.

What Information Is Required on the Connecticut Annual Report

The Connecticut LLC annual report requires the following information:

• LLC name and filing number — As registered with the SOTS
• Principal office address — The LLC's main business address (can be outside CT)
• Registered agent name and Connecticut street address — Must be current and accurate
• Member/manager names and business addresses — At least one must be listed
• Nature of business — Brief description of what the LLC does
• Signature — Electronic signature of an authorized person

Most of this information should already be on file with the SOTS from your original formation documents. When you file online, the current information will be pre-populated, and you simply confirm it is still accurate or update anything that has changed during the year.

How to File the Connecticut LLC Annual Report Online

1. Visit business.ct.gov — Go to business.ct.gov and select "File Annual Report" or use the business search to find your LLC.
2. Search for your LLC — Enter your LLC's name or SOTS filing number to pull up your entity record.
3. Review and update information — Confirm your registered agent address, principal office address, and member/manager information. Update anything that has changed since your last filing.
4. Sign electronically — An authorized member, manager, or agent signs the annual report electronically.
5. Pay the $80 fee — Payment is accepted online by credit card. You will receive immediate email confirmation of your filing.

What Happens If You Miss the Connecticut Annual Report Deadline

Missing your annual report deadline triggers a $50 late fee. You can still file and pay the $80 report fee plus the $50 late fee to bring your LLC back into compliance — no dissolution occurs immediately.

However, if the annual report is not filed for an extended period, the Connecticut Secretary of the State may administratively dissolve your LLC. Administrative dissolution means:

• Your LLC loses its legal authority to transact business in Connecticut
• Your LLC name may become available for other businesses to register
• Members may lose the liability protection of the LLC structure
• You cannot bring legal actions in Connecticut courts while dissolved

Connecticut does not publish a specific timeframe for dissolution — it can happen after one or more missed reports. The best protection is to file on time, every year.

How to Reinstate a Connecticut LLC After Dissolution

If your Connecticut LLC has been administratively dissolved, reinstatement is possible. To reinstate:

1. File all overdue annual reports and pay the $80 fee for each year missed, plus $50 late fee per late report
2. File a Certificate of Reinstatement with the CT SOTS and pay the $50 reinstatement fee
3. Ensure your registered agent information is current and accurate
4. Receive confirmation from the SOTS that your LLC has been reinstated and is back in good standing

Upon reinstatement, your LLC regains all its rights and legal authority as if it had never been dissolved. The reinstatement is retroactive — meaning your LLC's formation date and history remain intact.