Short answer: File Certificate of Dissolution with the Connecticut Secretary of the State for $0. Tax clearance is not required prior to filing.
We've pulled these figures from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Connecticut
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Tax clearance is not required prior to filing.
- File Certificate of Dissolution with the Connecticut Secretary of the State and pay $0.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut's dissolution filing fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Connecticut comes in $32.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Delaware | $220 | 1 of 48 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Maryland | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | 5 of 48 |
Connecticut fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $80 | annual, Between January 1 and March 31 of each year |
| Certificate of Dissolution | $0 |
Dissolving an LLC: Connecticut questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Connecticut?
File Certificate of Dissolution with the Connecticut Secretary of the State ($0). Tax clearance is not required prior to filing.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Connecticut?
Tax clearance is not required prior to filing.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $100 late fee.
How much does it cost to dissolve a Connecticut LLC?
$0 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation duration, ra change fee, dissolution fee exact amount (conflicting sources).