Connecticut State Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Business Development

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  • Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

    Obtain the necessary licenses and permits for you to start, expand or relocate your business to Connecticut.

  • Municipal Tax Abatements

    Learn about local tax relief for firms making real estate and manufacturing equipment purchases.

  • Defense Plant Zone

    Look into relief for communities hurt by a defense contract cutback or the closing of a major aerospace/defense plant.

  • State Opportunity Zone Enhancements

    See how Connecticut has made it even more attractive to invest in its Opportunity Zones by extending other tax credits and prioritizing other incentives.

  • Accumulated R&D Tax Credit Expansion Program

    Learn how to capitalize on unused tax credits if your capital project can increase jobs and deliver significant ROI to the state.

  • Corporate Business Tax Credits

    Explore this overview for more information on all the Connecticut Business Tax Credits.

  • Corporate Business Tax Exemption

    See if your business is in one of four sectors earmarked for corporate tax relief.

  • Veteran-Owned Businesses

    Find business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for veteran-owned companies of all sizes.

  • Angel Investor Tax Credit

    Learn how to gain a state income tax credit by investing at least $25,000 in a qualifying startup.

  • Entrepreneurs

    Find business-development support, financial resources and tax incentives, especially for early-stage companies in many sectors.

  • iDevices

    A larger facility and more staff to support a growing business.

  • Contiguous Municipality Zone

    Get details on Enterprise Zone benefits for municipalities contiguous with Enterprise Zones in another municipality.

  • Energy Assistance

    Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.

  • Consider Tax Incentives

    Get details on tax-advantaged sites, including incentives for Airport Development Zones, Enterprise Zones and Transit-Oriented Development.

  • Financial Services

    See all the business-development support, funding opportunities and tax benefits that are making Connecticut a global financial services hub.