Short answer: File Certificate of Authority (Foreign Registration Statement) with the Connecticut Secretary of the State for $120, and name a Connecticut registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Connecticut
File Certificate of Authority (Foreign Registration Statement) with the Connecticut Secretary of the State ($120). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Connecticut registered agent.
Physical Connecticut street address (no PO Boxes) required to be maintained at all times.
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut's foreign LLC registration fee is $120. That's the 21st lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Connecticut comes in $30 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $120 | 27 of 47 |
| Delaware | Varies | Not confirmed |
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 3 of 47 |
Connecticut fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $80 | annual, Between January 1 and March 31 of each year |
| Certificate of Authority (Foreign Registration Statement) | $120 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Connecticut questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Connecticut?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Connecticut (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Connecticut Secretary of the State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Connecticut?
$120 to file Certificate of Authority (Foreign Registration Statement).
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Connecticut?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Connecticut. Physical Connecticut street address (no PO Boxes) required to be maintained at all times.
Does a foreign LLC file the Connecticut annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
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).