Connecticut LLC annual reports are due March 31 — missing the deadline adds a $25 late fee plus potential administrative dissolution after 60 days late fee with a None — penalties apply immediately after the March 31 deadline grace period. See details below.
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Go directly to the Connecticut Secretary of State portal.
$25 late fee plus potential administrative dissolution after 60 days
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grace period
None — penalties apply immediately after the March 31 deadline
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dissolution timeline
Administrative dissolution can occur 60+ days after the filing deadline if report remains unfiled
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Stage 1
Immediately after March 31
$25 late fee is assessed in addition to the $80 annual report fee, bringing total cost to $105
✓ Fix:Yes — file the overdue annual report and pay the $105 total fee through the Connecticut Secretary of State portal
Stage 2
30-60 days late
LLC remains subject to late fees and may receive formal notice of non-compliance from the Connecticut Secretary of State
✓ Fix:Yes — file immediately to avoid administrative dissolution and maintain good standing
Stage 3
60+ days late
Connecticut Secretary of State may initiate administrative dissolution proceedings, revoking the LLC's good standing and legal protections
✓ Fix:Yes, but requires reinstatement process including filing overdue reports, paying all fees, and submitting reinstatement application
How to Fix It: Step-by-Step
1
File the Overdue Annual Report
Log into the Connecticut Secretary of State online portal at https://portal.ct.gov/sots and complete the overdue annual report. You'll need to pay the $80 base fee plus $25 late penalty.
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Pay All Outstanding Fees
Submit payment for the total $105 fee ($80 annual report + $25 late penalty) through the online system or by mail to the Connecticut Secretary of State.
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Request Reinstatement if Dissolved
If your LLC was administratively dissolved, file a reinstatement application with the Connecticut Secretary of State along with all overdue reports and applicable reinstatement fees.
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Verify Good Standing Status
Request a Certificate of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State to confirm your LLC has been restored to active status and all compliance requirements are met.
🚨 Reinstatement After Dissolution
Reinstatement Possible?
Yes
How Long Allowed
Connecticut typically allows reinstatement for up to 3 years after administrative dissolution
Reinstatement Fee
Contact Connecticut Secretary of State for current reinstatement fee in addition to overdue annual report fees
What You Lose During Dissolution
Limited liability protection, ability to conduct business legally in Connecticut, good standing status, and potential loss of LLC name if another entity registers it
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut charges a $25 late fee in addition to the standard $80 annual report fee, making the total cost $105 for late filings submitted to the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Commercial Recording Division. The annual report deadline is June 1st each year; filings received after this date trigger the penalty automatically. This late fee applies regardless of how many days past the deadline your report arrives. For LLC owners, this means a single missed deadline increases your filing costs by 31%, plus the Connecticut Secretary of the State may administratively dissolve your LLC if the report remains unpaid beyond 60 days past due. To avoid this situation, file your annual report through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's online portal before June 1st, or contact the Commercial Recording Division at (860) 509-6002 to confirm your current filing status and submit any overdue reports immediately.
Yes, Connecticut allows LLC reinstatement, but only within three years of administrative dissolution. To reinstate your LLC, you must file the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's Form LLC-5.1 (Application for Reinstatement), along with all overdue annual reports dating back to the dissolution. You'll owe reinstatement fees of $50, plus $125 for each late annual report not filed. The state assesses these penalties cumulatively—if your LLC dissolved after missing five years of reports, you'd owe $625 in late fees alone, plus the $50 reinstatement fee. Once reinstated, your LLC's liability protection and legal standing resume retroactively. File your reinstatement application immediately with the Connecticut DPUC to avoid losing the three-year window permanently—after that deadline, dissolution becomes irreversible and you'd need to form an entirely new LLC instead.
Yes, your Connecticut LLC's liability protection disappears immediately upon administrative dissolution for failing to file the annual report with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. When the CONN-12 Annual Report form isn't filed by June 30th, the Secretary dissolves your LLC without notice, leaving members personally liable for all business debts, contracts, and lawsuits. This means creditors can pursue your personal assets to satisfy company obligations. The $100 late filing fee becomes irrelevant once dissolution occurs—the real penalty is unlimited personal exposure. To restore protection, you must file the overdue CONN-12 report and pay a $275 reinstatement fee plus all accumulated late fees within 120 days of dissolution notice. File immediately with the Connecticut Secretary of the State to end this personal liability window and reinstate your protective status.
You can verify your Connecticut LLC's current good standing status through two methods provided by the Connecticut Secretary of State.
First, use the free online Connecticut Business Search at https://portal.ct.gov/sots. Enter your LLC's name or Connecticut file number to instantly see your entity's status, formation date, and filing history. This tool shows whether your annual report is current or overdue.
For official documentation, request a Certificate of Good Standing directly from the Connecticut Secretary of State's UCC Division. This certificate costs $20 and is required by many lenders and business partners as proof of compliance. Processing typically takes 5–7 business days.
Checking your status matters because Connecticut requires LLCs to file annual reports by the last day of the month in which they were formed, with a $20 late fee assessed for each month the report remains delinquent. If your report is overdue, file immediately through the Connecticut Secretary of State portal to avoid additional penalties.
Log into https://portal.ct.gov/sots today to verify your current status and determine if you need to file or pay any outstanding fees.
No, Connecticut's $25 late fee is mandatory and cannot be waived or negotiated under any circumstances. The Connecticut Secretary of the State's Business Services Division strictly enforces this penalty for all LLCs filing annual reports after the March 31 deadline, regardless of the reason for lateness. Even circumstances like illness, business closure, or administrative oversight do not qualify for fee waivers or reductions. This means every day your annual report remains unfiled after March 31 costs your LLC the $25 penalty once submitted. The practical implication is significant: continued non-compliance beyond the late fee deadline can result in administrative dissolution of your LLC, which carries far greater consequences than the initial penalty. Your best strategy is to file immediately if you've missed the deadline—paying the $25 fee now is considerably cheaper than restoration fees and potential loss of legal protections. Submit your annual report using Form LLC-1 through the Connecticut Secretary of the State's online portal today to minimize additional penalties.
