Office of the Secretary of the State

Welcome to Business in Connecticut

Welcome to Business in Connecticut

Congratulations on registering your business in Connecticut! Our Business Services Division created this Business Welcome Packet to help make interacting with government easier for the people we serve. In it, you'll find information about reviewing your business registration, obtaining tax identification numbers, understanding licenses and permits, opening a business bank account, keeping your business in good standing, protecting it from fraud, and finding resources that can help your business grow.

Bookmark this page to keep the guide handy, use the checklists, and come back to it as your business grows and your needs change. You can download the entire packet or just the pages you need by scrolling through the options below.

Image of Business Welcome Packet cover PDFWelcome Packet cover

Image of New Business Checklist PDFNew Business Checklist

Info on Understanding Your Business Information PDFUnderstand Your Business Information

Image of Put Your Business Structure in Place PDFPut Your Business Structure in Place

Image of How to Get Your Tax Info in Order PDFGet Your Tax Information in Order

Image of Licenses and Permits PDFCheck Your Licenses & Permits

Image of Open Your Bank Account PDFOpen Your Business Bank Account

Image of New Funding Opportunities PDFFind Funding & New Opportunities

Image of Keep Your Business in Good Standing PDFKeep Your Business in Good Standing

Image of Protect Your Business PDFProtect Your Business

Image of Annual Business Checkup PDFGive Your Business an Annual Checkup

Image of We're Here to Help PDFQuestions? We're Here to Help