Short answer: $120 to file, about $120 in year one, and about $80 a year after that. Formation fee
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$120
Formation fee
Each year after
$80
Annual report fee
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $120 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $159 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $120 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $319 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut's LLC filing fee is $120. That's the 23rd highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Connecticut runs $16 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $120 | 23 of 51 |
| Delaware | $110 | 24 of 51 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | $156 | 10 of 51 |
| Maryland | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | $520 | 1 of 51 |
Connecticut fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $120 | |
| Annual Report | $80 | annual, Between January 1 and March 31 of each year |
| Name reservation (optional) | $60 | UNCONFIRMED |
| Amendment | $120 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $50 | |
| Certificate of Authority (Foreign Registration Statement) | $120 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Dissolution | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | Varies by town | county/town |
LLC cost and fees: Connecticut questions
What is the Connecticut LLC filing fee?
$120 for Certificate of Organization.
How much does a Connecticut LLC cost per year?
About $80 a year in state fees. Annual report fee
Is it cheaper to file a Connecticut LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Connecticut?
$50 per transaction
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).