Connecticut
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our members.
| https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch |
| Link: | https://service.ct.gov/business/s/AccountDashboard |
| Fee: | $50 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| 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 incorporation anniversary |
| Fee: | $50.00 |
Charity registration
Filing exemption available!
Initial form (e-file)
Renewal form (e-file)
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $50,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: | http://ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1654&q=459952 |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: | http://ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1654&q=459952 |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, if filed online; otherwise $50.00 |
| Link: | http://ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1654&q=459952 |
| Due: | Annually within 65 days of expiration (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | None, if filed online; otherwise $50.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
Not required for Connecticut.
| Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut are generally not required to pay corporate income tax. |
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| Sales tax exemption in Connecticut is not required, but is recommended. You will not be exempt from sales tax unless you file. |
| Link: |
SN 95(10) - 1995 Legislative Changes Affecting Exempt Purchases by Exempt Organization http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1514&q=268642 |
| Due: | n/a |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Not required for Connecticut.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.