A business entity can be registered through the Secretary of the State office in that state but before you do so, you need to ask, “do I require a business license in Connecticut?” Depending on the industry and location of your business entity, you will be required to apply for a business or professional license or permit. Generally, a license to conduct business is issued by the state and local government and this includes cities, counties, or even towns but some businesses may be required to obtain license from the federal government as well.

One of the important things to note is that Connecticut company license pertaining to a specific industry is issued or regulated by agencies related to that industry. Let’s look at an example to understand this better:

• Insurance Company License (Domestic) – This type of business license allows domestic Connecticut insurance companies to operate in the state. The licensing agency is: Department of Insurance.
• Commercial Fishing – This type of business license is required by tourism cruise vessels; commercial fishing vessels; and fishing vendors or vessels that aid in the import of live fish. The licensing agency is: Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.

Connecticut Business License Requirements

What are the requirements for obtaining a business license in Connecticut? Does your business entity require any special permits? Does your business require a single license or multiple licenses? These are some of the important questions that you might be confronted with and hence, we have created a guide that will help answer some of these questions.

The requirements of a Connecticut company license or permit can vary according to location and also according to the type of business. Since Connecticut has a single statewide sales and use tax, a business entity will be required to comply with business permit or license requirements of the Department of Revenue Services, CT. Some of the common business licensing requirements in Connecticut include:

• State or County business license
• Home occupation permit
• Tax ID number (aka EIN or FEIN and State Tax Numbers)
• Health department permit
• Zoning permit or land use permit
• Alarm permit
• Building permit
• Fire and police department permit

Getting a Business License

How do you get a state or county business license? The procedure can be confusing but the best way to go about obtaining a license is by identifying the type of business and your location. Let’s look at an example to get an insight into the process:

Industry Type: Food Services

You are planning to start a business in Connecticut and you have chosen to start a Restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages. What are the various requirements?

The “food services industry” in Connecticut include a variety of businesses like restaurants, cafes, delis, coffee houses, catering services, clubs, and even food trucks. If you have chosen the restaurant business then the first step is to contact the “local health department” in the city, county or town of operation to obtain a business license in Connecticut for food service.

The food license fee for a restaurant will vary according to the seating capacity of your establishment. For example: Business license & service fees for an establishment in Stamford, CT with seating capacity of a maximum of 15 people is $28.00 while the fee for an establishment with seating capacity of 200 people is $559.00. If you also offer catering services then you will have to pay an extra fee of $420.00.

If you plan to start a Bakery along with the restaurant then you will be required to obtain separate licenses for the same as the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection requires the following types of business entities to obtain food licenses in the state:

• Bakery
• Apple Juice & Cider Manufacturer
• Food Warehouse
• Vending Machine Operator
• Food Manufacturer
• Egg Distributor
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer
• Frozen Desserts – Retail and Wholesale

Since, your restaurant would be serving liquor or alcoholic beverages in premises then such an entity would need to also obtain a “liquor license or permit”.

The liquor permit is a business license that will be issued by the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, Liquor Control Division. The application fee for the same is $100.00. You can check a sample of the application here.

It is important to note that a single business depending on the industry and type of operation may require multiple business licenses or permits.

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Connecticut named after the Connecticut River, is also known as the “Constitution State” or the “Nutmeg State”. The current-dollar GDP of Connecticut was $260.8 billion in 2017 ranking it 23rd in the United States. Company formation in Connecticut has also increased over the last few years with 342,443 small businesses operating out of this state by the 3rd quarter of 2017. Today, 99.4% of all Connecticut businesses are small businesses and there are 735,788 employees working in the small business sector.

We are one of the top Connecticut registered agents and are familiar with all processes pertaining to the Connecticut State and can provide information and assistance for a successful setup of your business!

Let’s take a look at how you can form a Connecticut business LLC or Corporation.

Connecticut LLC Registration and Formation

LLC company formation in Connecticut is governed by Chapter 613a of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Hire a registered agent

According to Chapter 613a, Sec. 34-243n., of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, each and every Connecticut LLC, both domestic and foreign will be required to designate as well as maintain a registered agent in this state. If you are planning to form a Connecticut business then we would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Connecticut.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Connecticut.

Step#2: Name Registration

According to chapter 613a, Sec. 34-243l, LLC company formation in Connecticut is possible only after you reserve the name of your domestic or foreign business entity. Once your business entity name is reserved, it will have exclusive rights for a period of 120 days. You can reserve a name by submitting the “Application for Reservation of Name” to the Secretary of State.

If you are forming a foreign LLC then according to chapter 613a, Sec. 34-243m, you will need to register your business entity name by filing an “Application for Registration of Name”.

Step#3: Certificate of Organization and Foreign Registration Statement

If you are planning to form a Connecticut business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file with the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. You will be required to file a Certificate of Organization for a domestic LLC and “Foreign Registration Statement” for a Foreign LLC. Depending on the nature of the business entity, the documentation can be submitted online or with the Secretary of State’s office.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

Should you have any questions regarding how to form a Connecticut business, feel free to call us at 702-871-8678.

Connecticut Corporation Registration and Formation

If you are planning to form a corporation in Connecticut then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

According to Chapter 601, Sec. 33-660., Business Corporations Act, you will be required to maintain a registered agent if you are planning to form a Connecticut business. A registered agent is required for both domestic business entities as well as foreign corporations authorized to transact business in the state of Connecticut. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Connecticut.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Connecticut.

Step#2: Name Registration

According to chapter 601, Sec. 33-656 if you are planning to form a corporation in Connecticut then it will be possible only after you reserve the name of your domestic or foreign business entity. Once your business entity name is reserved, it will have exclusive rights for a period of 120 days. You can reserve a name by submitting the “Application for Reservation of Name” to the Secretary of State.

If you are forming a foreign Corporation then according to chapter 601, Sec. 33-657, you will need to register your business entity name by filing an “Application for Registration of Corporate Name”.

Step#3: Certificate of Incorporation and Application for Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a Corporation in Connecticut then the type of registration form you will require is dependent on whether your business is based in Connecticut or it is a foreign company. You will need to file a Certificate of Incorporation for a domestic stock and non-stock Corporation and Application for Certificate of Authority for a foreign business entity. Depending on the nature of the business entity, the documentation can be submitted online or with the Secretary of State’s office.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.

If you have any questions regarding Connecticut Incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Connecticut Business formation page.

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Once your company is set up, you will need:

1. Tax ID (EIN) – free over the Internet or phone.
2. Yearly Requirements and Fees for Louisiana companies
3. Company Minutes & Stock Certificates – are included in incorporation. You will have access to documents generated on your client account.

Louisiana additional services

• Registered Agent
• Annual Report
• EIN (Tax ID)
• More Additional Services

• Why Louisiana?
• Louisiana Registered Agent
• Louisiana Annual Requirements
• Louisiana Corporation Statutes: Louisiana Statutes, Chapter 12: Corporations and Associations; RS 12 – RS 12:178

• Why Louisiana?
• Louisiana Registered Agent
• Louisiana Annual Requirements
• Louisiana LLC Statutes: Louisiana Statutes, Chapter 12: Corporations and Associations; RS 12:1301 – RS 12:1414

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Louisiana State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

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State Fee for changing Louisiana Registered Agent

Registered Agent Change/Change of Office: $25.00

Registered Agent Requirements

The registered agent must be either (1) a resident individual of Louisiana, (2) a business corporation, (3) a partnership or professional law corporation with authority to transact business in Louisiana or (4) a foreign corporation with authority to transact business in Louisiana and whose articles or certificate of incorporation authorize it to act as the corporation’s registered agent. Louisiana requires that every corporation maintain a registered office in this state, which will be considered the Louisiana corporation’s domicile for all purposes.