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Build your business in CT

The largest industries in CT are life insurance and annuities, gasoline, health, and medicine, but there are also more than 350,376 small businesses that make up 99.4% of CT’s thriving economy. Start a small business or find resources as an enterprise in CT. Get started right away with a new business checklist tool or learn how to:

Start your CT business today 

Start your business

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Join 350,000 small business owners in CT

You can start your new business today in CT. Learn how to file for a business name, pay your taxes, set up a business entity, and more.
Register your business in CT 

Small biz development 

CT offers many programs just for small businesses. Learn more about small business development.

Learn more about business types 

Learn more about setting up a Limited Liability Company (LLC), S-corp, C-corp, Non-profit (501c3), and more.

Find funding, grants, and incubators 

Funding your business is easier when you start here. Find money and mentorships.

Licenses and permits 

Discover which licenses, permits, and other forms your business requires.

Maintain your business

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Keep your business running

Every business can thrive when maintained by the tools we provide at Business.ct.gov. Learn more about how we can support you.
All Business Services 

File an annual report 

File an annual report or learn more about submitting a paper filing.

Get tax incentives 

Learn more about tax incentives for businesses of every size.

File a UCC lien 

To file a UCC lien you first need to create an account with CT.gov or log in to an existing account.

FAQ 

Visit our FAQ section to learn about fees, filings, and more.

Grow your business

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Explore business growth opportunities

Every business in CT started small. Ready to grow yours? Start here.
Do business in CT 

Find expansion funds 

Find funding at Advance CT or explore grants or loans.

Explore business funding 

Learn about incentives and funding for your CT business.

Review CT’s economy 

Review economic trends in CT before you make a big business decision.

Network  

Build great relationships. Network with others in your industry.

Close your business

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Efficiently close or dissolve your business

View frequently-asked questions, answers, and guides to close your Connecticut business.
Close or dissolve a business 

Just for enterprise business

Explore industries 
Need to fill a talent gap? Want to know where your accountant can file taxes or your C-suite can connect with other industry leaders? Find it all at Business.ct.gov.
File or pay taxes 
Visit our taxes page to file quarterly business taxes, locate tax forms, and more.
CT Enterprise benefits 
Learn more about benefits for enterprise companies in CT.
Corporate tax incentives 
Learn about corporate tax incentives.

Just for small and minority-owned business

Explore more for small business 
Entrepreneurs and small and traditionally marginalized business owners in CT can get help so their businesses can thrive. Learn more about programs just for you.
UCONN Programs 
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has programs that support small business.
Hire or report new employees 
Report new employees, temporary hires, and get help with other employer duties.
Find workers 
Does your small business need to hire new employees? Find employer resources.
Get training 
Need to fill a knowledge gap to run your business more efficiently? Find training programs at the state.