Change Connecticut LLC address
To change the address of a Connecticut LLC, you will need to file a Change of Business Address Form with the Secretary of State and file separately with the IRS.
Official Connecticut form to change LLC address
File online to the Connecticut Secretary of State to change the LLC's business address
File online
What is an LLC?
Limited Liability Company
LLC is a business entity in the U.S that provides limited liability to its members. It has characteristics from both corporation and sole proprietorship. LLCs are permitted under State statutes of each US state.
Limited liability
Personal assets are protected for people with limited liability when they are sued.
Corporation
A business entity that can issue shares and give limited liability to shareholders.
Members
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Sole proprietorship
Where an individual engages in business activity without formal organization.
Types of LLC
Depends on the number of members and whether it has elected to change its IRS classification.
Single-member LLC
Has only a single member. IRS considers it as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes.
LLC as C-corp
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Multi-member LLC
Has two members. IRS considers it as a partnership for tax purposes.
LLC as S-corp
A special election for a maximum of 100 US shareholders.
Actions
Follow step-by-step instructions
How to change an LLC's principal address in Connecticut?
Check the steps below:
1. Select a new address
If you are thinking of changing the address, you must have already decided on the new address. Whether it is your home, new office, or even an address provider, make sure you have the new address ready before you proceed with changing the LLC address.
Ensure you are able to receive mail at the new address. Though this address is not where service of process documents are served, it is important to have a mail handling facility at this address.
2. File Change of Business Address Form
Fill up and file a Change of Business Address form and submit it to the Secretary of State. You can also file online. This is the more economical option to change the address of your LLC. Instead, you could also file a Certificate of Amendment however, the fees will be more than double for this option.
Filing fees (mail)
$50
Address
Commercial Recording Division, Connecticut Secretary of the State, P.O. Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06115-0470
3. File Form 8822-B with IRS
Apart from filing the address change with the respective state. You will also need to file with the IRS, to notify them of the change of address. Using Form 8822-B.
4. Update your operating agreement
Change the address mentioned in the operating agreement to reflect the newly updated address.
5. Update state and federal government records
If there are government documents where you had to submit LLC address, make sure you update them.
6. Update your business contacts
Inform your banks, suppliers, partners, customers, privacy policies, and other legal documents.
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Connecticut needs to have a registered agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to General Statutes of Connecticut § 34-243n:
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Registered agent can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Registered agent must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Office of Registered agent cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
Failure to maintain registered agent
If you fail to maintain a registered agent and a registered office even after 3 months of notice period,the Secretary of the State shall prepare and file in his office a certificate of dissolution.
Certificate of Organization
In Connecticut, Certificate of Organization is the form you file with the Secretary of State to form an LLC. It contains the articles of formation for the LLC.
Filing Certificate of Organization
There are a couple of ways to file
Address
Business Service Division, Connecticut Secretary of the State
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115
Online fee
$120
Online processing time
3 - 5 days
Mailing fee
$120
Mail processing time
3 - 5 days
Entity name
Every LLC should have a unique name in Connecticut. Connecticut maintains a list of names of entities in the state. Go through it to check if your chosen name is available.
Search for names
Go to the official website of the Connecticut business inquiry search tool to see if the name you want is available.
Searching fee
Free
Reservation
You can reserve a name for your LLC for a specific duration by paying reservation fees to the Connecticut business services. You will have to file your LLC formation documents within this period to keep the name. Alternatively, you can directly go ahead with the LLC formation without any reservation. That's fine too.
Reservation fee
$40
Reservation period
120 days
LLC naming guidelines
The name you choose for your LLC must the official naming guidelines.
GSC §34-102
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Here are some of the guidelines in simple language:
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Shall contain the words “limited liability company” or the abbreviation “L.L.C.” or “LLC”. “Limited” may be abbreviated as “Ltd.”, and “company” may be abbreviated as “Co.”."
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Don’t include terms that indicate that you are doing an activity that you are not authorised to do.
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Your name should be ‘distinguishable’ in the Secretary of State records. Adding a punctuation or ‘the’ does not make it distinguishable.
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Don’t use words that makes it seems like you are a governmental entity or has an affiliation.
Frequently asked questions
Related steps in Connecticut
There are other actions you can perform in your Connecticut LLC. See the pages for more details.
Connecticut LLC add member
Connecticut LLC remove member
Connecticut LLC change name