Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one in Connecticut, you’ll want to understand state requirements for Connecticut corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
Connecticut Corporation Formation Requirements
Cost to incorporate. BizFilings clearly outlines our fees and the state fees to form a corporation in Connecticut. View our pricing to plainly see:
- BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
- State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in Connecticut with standard turn-around.
- Expedited turn-around. You will see the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for expedited turn-around.
- 48-hour turn-around. There is a 48-hour filing option in Connecticut, which is outlined in our pricing.
- Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Corporate name. The name of the corporation must be in English letters or numbers and must contain one of the following words: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," "Societa per Azioni," or contain the abbreviation "Corp.," "Inc.," "Co.," "Ltd.," or "S.p.A." It may not imply it is organized for any purpose not permitted in its Certificate of Incorporation. The name must be distinguishable from the name of a domestic corporation; a reserved or registered corporate name; the fictitious name of a foreign corporation; the name of a nonprofit corporation; the name of any domestic or foreign non-stock corporation; or other business entities filed with the state.
Director information. The following are Connecticut’s requirements for directors of corporations.
- Minimum number. Corporations must have one or more directors.
- Residence requirements. Connecticut requires directors to have a physical address (no P.O. Boxes).
- Age requirements. Connecticut does not have age requirements.
- Inclusion in the Certificate of Incorporation. Director names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Officers. Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Stock. Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation. An increase in the number of shares or par value can affect initial filing fees.
Registered agent. Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in Connecticut. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Professional services businesses. Professional corporations (PCs) are allowed to be formed in Connecticut for professional services businesses.