If your company is registered in Connecticut, you must file an annual report with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Missing this requirement can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventual administrative dissolution.
This guide explains the 2026 filing deadlines, entity specific rules, step by step filing process, and compliance risks.
Who Must File in Connecticut
Most registered business entities must file an annual report, including:
• Limited Liability Companies
• Corporations
• Limited Partnerships
• Nonprofits
Annual reports are filed with the Connecticut Secretary of the State through the CONCORD online system.
If your entity is registered in Connecticut, filing is mandatory even if you had no business activity.
Connecticut Annual Report Deadline 2026
The deadline depends on your entity type.
For LLCs
The annual report is due by March 31 each year.
For Corporations
The annual report is due by the end of the anniversary month of incorporation.
Example
If your corporation was formed on July 10, your report is due by July 31 every year.
For most LLCs in 2026
Deadline is March 31, 2026.
No automatic extension is provided.
Filing Fee
Current Connecticut annual report fees:
• LLC: 80 dollars
• Corporation: 150 dollars
• Nonprofit corporation: 50 dollars
Fees must be paid at the time of filing through the online portal.
Failure to pay means the report is not accepted.
What Information You Must Provide
When filing your annual report, confirm and update:
• Business name
• Principal office address
• Registered agent name and address
• Officer or member information
• Email contact
The annual report is not a tax filing. It is a business registry compliance requirement.
Incorrect registered agent details can lead to legal service failures.
Step by Step Filing Process
- Access the CONCORD business portal on the Connecticut Secretary of the State website
- Search for your business using name or business ID
- Select File Annual Report
- Review pre populated information
- Update changes if necessary
- Submit payment
- Save confirmation receipt
Processing is immediate once submitted online.
Paper filing is not standard and online submission is required.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Consequences escalate over time.
For LLCs:
• Loss of good standing
• Inability to obtain certificates of legal existence
• Risk of administrative dissolution
For Corporations:
• Delinquency status
• Potential administrative dissolution
Once dissolved, reinstatement requires:
• Filing all missing reports
• Paying all fees
• Paying reinstatement fees
Reinstatement can disrupt contracts, banking, and licensing.
Why Good Standing Matters
Good standing is required for:
• Opening business bank accounts
• Securing loans
• Entering contracts
• Registering in other states
• Selling the business
If your entity is not in good standing, lenders and partners may refuse to proceed.
Compliance Strategy for 2026
Do not wait until March 31.
Implement this timeline:
January 2026
Review registered agent and address information
February 2026
Confirm member or officer details
Early March 2026
File and pay before mid month
Set calendar reminders 30 days before your due month if you are a corporation with a custom anniversary deadline.
Multi State Businesses
If your company operates in multiple states, Connecticut filing is separate from other state annual reports.
Each state has its own deadline and fee structure. Do not assume filings are combined.
Foreign Entities Registered in Connecticut
If your company was formed in another state but registered as a foreign entity in Connecticut, you must still file a Connecticut annual report.
Failure to file can result in revocation of authority to conduct business in Connecticut.
Final 2026 Filing Checklist
✔ Correct entity type confirmed
✔ Registered agent verified
✔ Business address updated
✔ Officer or member details reviewed
✔ Filing fee prepared
✔ Online submission completed
✔ Receipt saved
The Connecticut annual report deadline is a corporate compliance requirement, not a tax form. Filing on time preserves your legal status and avoids administrative complications that are expensive to fix.