# Form a corporation in Connecticut

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/connecticut
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Connecticut charges $250 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Connecticut Secretary of the State (Business Services).

## Connecticut details

- Corporation filing fee: $250
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $50
- Corporation annual report (Due Jan 1-Mar 31 online; fees per 2020 schedule): $150

[Filing office: Connecticut Secretary of the State (Business Services)](https://service.ct.gov/business/s/brsflow). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://business.ct.gov/knowledge-base/articles/domestic-limited-liability-companies-forms-and-fees)

[Start my Connecticut corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=CT)

$250 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Connecticut?

The state charges $250. With our Basic package, the total is $250.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Connecticut LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Connecticut Secretary of the State (Business Services). We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.