Connecticut's $80 Annual Report — Deadlines, Details, and How to Stay Current

Connecticut requires every business entity to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. At $80 per filing (quadrupled from $20 in 2020), this is not an inconsequential expense — and missing it triggers penalties that escalate quickly. Here is a definitive guide to the requirement.

What the Annual Report Accomplishes

The annual report serves as the state's mechanism for maintaining accurate records on active business entities. It verifies your:

• Registered agent name and address
• Principal office location
• Officers, directors, members, or managers (depending on entity type)
• Contact email for state communications
• Continued active status

Without this filing, the state has no way to confirm your entity is still operational and properly managed.

Filing Specifics

Your filing window depends on your entity type and formation anniversary. The Secretary of State sends a reminder, but relying solely on state mailings is imprudent.

The Business Entity Tax (BET)

Separate from the annual report, Connecticut imposes a Business Entity Tax. For LLCs treated as corporations for federal tax purposes, the minimum BET is $250. Not all LLCs owe this — it depends on your federal tax classification. Consult a tax professional to determine your obligation.

The BET and the annual report are separate filings with separate deadlines. Missing either one creates compliance problems.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Penalties and fees accumulate on late filings. Connecticut does not offer a grace period without cost.

Administrative dissolution can follow prolonged non-filing. Once dissolved:

• Your entity loses good standing
• You cannot enforce contracts or file lawsuits in Connecticut courts
• Your business name becomes available for others to claim
• Members or shareholders may lose personal liability protection
• Reinstatement requires filing all delinquent reports, paying accumulated fees, and submitting additional paperwork

Practical disruption — banks may freeze accounts, contracts may become unenforceable, and partners may lose confidence in your entity's stability.

How Our Service Supports Annual Report Compliance

We do not file the annual report for you — that requires your entity login and takes about ten minutes. But we ensure you never miss it:

Advance deadline reminders arrive with enough lead time for you to prepare and submit the filing without rushing.

Same-day forwarding of any Secretary of State correspondence about your report or compliance status. If the state sends a warning, you see it the same day.

Portal archive stores all compliance-related correspondence for easy reference when filing time arrives.

This compliance monitoring is built into your $99/year service at no additional cost.

The Math

Missing one annual report deadline can cost far more than preventing it:

• Annual report fee (on time): $80
• Our service (which reminds you): $99/year
• Late fees for missing the deadline: varies, but compounds
• Reinstatement after dissolution: hundreds in back fees plus administrative hassle

Investing $99/year in a service that keeps you on schedule is, objectively, the cheapest insurance available.

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Questions about Connecticut's annual filing requirements? Visit our FAQ or contact us.