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E-commerce business requirements — Connecticut

What it takes to legally operate in Connecticut. Add your city for local permits.

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Formation & federal100% verified

Form an LLC (or operate as a sole proprietor)Depends on your situation

Connecticut LLC Articles of Organization filing fee is about $120; formation takes 3–5 business days online.

$120Verified against the official source · Sep 2026Official source ↗

Employer Identification Number (EIN)Required

Get a free EIN from the IRS

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Ongoing entity reportRequired

Connecticut: annual report

$80 · annualFrom our reference data — confirm on the official siteOfficial source ↗

Connecticut taxes100% verified

Sales / use tax registrationNot yet verified

Connecticut has a sales/use tax — register with the state tax agency before selling taxable goods or services.

Verified against the official source · Sep 2026Official source ↗

State income taxRequired

Connecticut has a personal income tax; pass-through LLC income is reported on the owner's Connecticut return.

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Licenses100% verified

E-commerce occupational licenseRequired

You need a seller's permit in your home state and must monitor economic nexus in other states (register once your sales there cross a threshold, often $100k or 200 transactions). Marketplace facilitator laws mean Amazon/Etsy often collect tax for you.

Verified against the official source · Sep 2026

Local permits0% verified

Local permitsNot yet verified

Local permits (zoning, home occupation, signage, health) are set by your city/county — tell us your city for specifics.

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Insurance0% verified

General liability insuranceRecommended

General liability insurance is recommended for most service businesses.

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