State filing requirements for Connecticut.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch |
| Link: | https://service.ct.gov/business/s/AccountDashboard |
| Fee: | $50 |
| Processing: | 3-5 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch |
| Link: | https://login.ct.gov/ctidentity/login?goto=https://service.ct.gov/business/s/AccountDashboard&language=en_US |
| Due: | Within 30 days of incorporating with the state ; (then) Annually, on the annual report anniversary |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
Charity registration
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $50,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: | https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Account/AcctMatching.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Account/AcctMatching.aspx |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, if filed online; otherwise $50.00 |
| Link: | https://elicense.ct.gov/Default.aspx |
| Due: | Annually within 65 days of expiration (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, if filed online; otherwise $50.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
| Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut are generally not required to pay corporate income tax. |
Sales tax exemption
| Sales tax exemption in Connecticut is available to 501(c)(3) organizations. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you use the provided forms. |
| Link: |
CERT-119, Purchases of Goods or Taxable Services https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/view.asp?a=1477&q=445816 CERT-112, Purchases of Meals or Lodging https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/view.asp?a=1477&q=445816 |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
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