How to Start a Business in CT (with additional information for the Towns of Stonington and Groton)
First, you will want to contact your Town Hall. They will give you a packet that has all kinds of important information.
CONTACTS
Connecticut Licensing Info Center -- 800-392-2122
Web site: http://www.ct-clic.com/
Additional information: The Connecticut Licensing Info Center offers
an easy-to-use system that will guide you step-by-step through the
business registration process. The check-list generated provides
links to appropriate forms and agency contact information as well as
additional information sources.
Connecticut Secretary of State -- 860-509-6003, 30 Trinity Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Web site: http://www.concord-sots.ct.gov/CONCORD/index.jsp
Contact: Commercial Recording Office
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional information: Their application forms and filing fees are
listed by type of company on the web site.
Connecticut Department of Revenue -- 860-297-5962, 25 Sigourney
Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Web site: http://www.ct.gov/drs
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fees: They charge $50 to register a taxable business in the state of
Connecticut.
Forms: You may view the business tax registration forms for the
various types of businesses.
Additional information: You may either register your business through
their online application, which can take between 10 to 12 days to
finalize, or you may the office at the address above and complete
your business registration the same day.
Town of Groton Residents: Get the forms and advice you need from the Annex. They will give you a packet of info that will really help you get started, and that is where you will file your Town of Groton Land Use Application if necessary.
Town Hall Annex
Planning and Development Services
Barbara A. Strother, EDP, Economic Development Specialist
860-446-5981, bstrother@town.groton.ct.us
Susan C. Cullen, AICP, PHD, Planner II
860-446-5990, scullen@town.groton.ct.us
134 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340-4873
www.town.groton.ct.us
Hours of Operation
Town Hall Annex: 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Where you file Trade Name Certificate*:
Town Hall
45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
www.town.groton.ct.us
Hours of Operation
Town Hall: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Betsy Moukawsher, Town Clerk
townclerk@town.groton.ct.us
(860) 441-6640
*Any person conducting business under a name other than their own in the Town of Groton shall file a Trade Name Certificate with the Town Clerk. Each certificate will state the name of the business, full name of each person conducting such business or authorized officer thereof, post-office address and acknowledged under oath prior to submitting to the Town Clerk. To file a Trade Name Certificate please visit the Town Clerk's office at the above address.
Stonington Town Clerk's Office -- 860-535-5050, 152 Elm Street,
Stonington, CT 06378
Web site: http://www.stonington-ct.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional information: Any person conducting business under a name
other than their own in the Town of Stonington shall file a Trade
Name Certificate with the Town Clerk. Each certificate will state
the name of the business, full name of each person conducting such
business or authorized officer thereof, post-office address and
acknowledged under oath prior to submitting to the Town Clerk. To
file a Trade Name Certificate please visit the Town Clerk's office at
the above address.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
Groton Public Library
Several resources for starting a business, researching companies, marketing and writing a business plan.
52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340
860-441-6750
reference@town.groton.ct.us
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) -- 860-388-9508, Fax
Number: 860-388-9433, 665 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Web site: http://www.southeasternctscore.org
Hours: Counseling is held at the Mystic & Noank Library (Ames Room
40 Library Street Mystic, CT 06355) on the second and fourth
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional information: This organization is comprised of volunteer
retired business executives who assist you with free one-on-one
counseling. This office also provides seminars and other small
business resources. You may request a counseling session by
completing their online request form. They will then contact you
and set up an appointment time that is convenient for you.
Small Business Administration (SBA) -- 860-240-4700,
330 Main Street, Second Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
Web site: http://www.sba.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional information: This federal agency assists you with
defining your goals and business. Their start-up kit for the state
of Connecticut can be found online.
