Connecticut

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://service.ct.gov/business/s/AccountDashboard
Additional info
 
Fee: $50
Processing: 20 business days (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time

Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch
Form (e-file)
 
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 incorporation anniversary
Fee: $50.00

Charity registration

Filing exemption available!
 
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
Initial form (e-file)
 
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
Renewal form (e-file)
 
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

 
Notes
 
Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut are generally not required to pay corporate income tax.

Sales tax exemption

Notes
 
Sales tax exemption in Connecticut is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you use the provided form.
Initial form
 
Link: CERT-112, Exempt Purchases
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/drs/forms/1-2018/certificates/cert112pdf.pdf
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Required attachments:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • A completed copy of CERT-119
  • Thoroughly check form instructions for any additional required documents

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