Free Resources
We provide this free resource page because small business owners already have enough to keep track of. Finding the right forms, agencies, deadlines, and compliance information should not feel like another full-time job. This page gives you a practical place to start, with credible links that can help you get answers faster and keep the business side of things more organized.
Business.CT.gov:
Start, manage, and maintain a Connecticut business.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/
Connecticut Business Services
File annual reports, update business records, and manage state business filings.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/business-services
myconneCT
Register for Connecticut taxes, file returns, make payments, and view filing history.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/myconnect/myconnect
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
State tax information, sales and use tax, withholding, business taxes, and notices.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax information for small businesses and self-employed individuals.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed
Connecticut Department of Labor — Employers
Employer resources, unemployment, wage rules, workplace standards, posters, forms, and publications.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/employers
CT Paid Leave — Employers
Employer registration, contributions, employment verification, and CT Paid Leave information.
Link: https://www.ctpaidleave.org/for-businesses-and-employers/i-am-an-employer
Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission — Employers
Workers’ compensation requirements, forms, employer resources, and injury reporting information.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/employers
USCIS I-9 Central
Form I-9 requirements, acceptable documents, employer responsibilities, and retention rules.
Link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central
FinCEN BOI Reporting
Current federal BOI/BOIR updates and reporting information.
Link: https://www.fincen.gov/boiBusiness.CT.gov — Start Your Business
A Connecticut starting point for planning, registering, and managing a business.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/start-your-business
Register Your Business in Connecticut
Use this when forming or registering a new business with the state.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/start-your-business/register-your-business
Connecticut Business Services
Use this for business filings, annual reports, business search, updates, certificates, and other Secretary of the State services.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/business-services
File an Annual Report
Use this to file the required Connecticut annual report for your business.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/business-services/file-annual-report
Business Search
Use this to look up a Connecticut business, check filing status, view business details, or confirm annual report information.
Link: https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch
Certificate of Legal Existence / Good Standing
Use this when you need proof that a business is registered and current with the state.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Business-Services/Legal-ExistenceConnecticut Department of Revenue Services
Main Connecticut tax resource for business taxes, notices, sales tax, withholding, and state tax information.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs
myconneCT
Use this to register for taxes, file returns, make payments, view filing history, and send secure messages to DRS.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/myconnect/myconnect
Sales and Use Tax Information
Use this for Connecticut sales and use tax rules, registration, filing requirements, and taxable services.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/tax-information
Sales Tax Resources
Use this for sales tax publications, forms, exemptions, and service-specific guidance.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/resources
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
Use this to review Connecticut sales and use tax exemptions that may apply to certain purchases, industries, or transactions.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/exemptions-from-sales-and-use-taxes
Filing and Paying Through myconneCT
Use this for electronic filing and payment information.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/myconneCT/Filing-and-PayingIRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance for small businesses, self-employed individuals, and employers.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed
IRS Starting a Business
Use this when setting up a new business and reviewing federal tax responsibilities.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/starting-a-business
Apply for an EIN
Use this to apply for an Employer Identification Number directly through the IRS.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
IRS Business Taxes
Use this to review federal business tax types, including income tax, self-employment tax, employment taxes, and excise taxes.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/business-taxes
IRS Employment Taxes
Use this for federal payroll tax responsibilities, including income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employment-taxes
EFTPS
Use this to make federal tax payments electronically.
Link: https://www.eftps.gov/Connecticut Department of Labor — Employers
Main employer resource for unemployment, wage rules, workplace standards, posters, forms, and employer guidance.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/employers
ReEmployCT
Use this for Connecticut unemployment insurance, employer tax accounts, wage reporting, and unemployment-related filings.
Link: https://reemployct.dol.ct.gov/
Connecticut New Hire Reporting
Use this to report newly hired or rehired employees as required.
Link: https://ct-newhire.com/
SSA Business Services Online
Use this to file W-2s, W-2Cs, and wage reports with the Social Security Administration.
Link: https://www.ssa.gov/bso
IRS Independent Contractor or Employee
Use this to review federal worker classification guidance.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee
IRS Forms and Instructions for W-2 and W-3
Use this for federal W-2 and W-3 instructions.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-2
IRS Form 1099-NEC
Use this for nonemployee compensation reporting information.
Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-necUSCIS I-9 Central
Use this for Form I-9 requirements, employer responsibilities, acceptable documents, and retention guidance.
Link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central
Form I-9
Use this to access the current Employment Eligibility Verification form.
Link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
E-Verify for Employers
Use this if your business participates in E-Verify or needs to learn whether E-Verify applies.
Link: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers
Enroll in E-Verify
Use this to enroll a business in E-Verify.
Link: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verifyCT Paid Leave — Employers
Use this for employer registration, contributions, claims communication, and CT Paid Leave responsibilities.
Link: https://www.ctpaidleave.org/for-businesses-and-employers/i-am-an-employer
Register Your Business for CT Paid Leave
Use this to register as an employer with CT Paid Leave.
Link: https://www.ctpaidleave.org/for-businesses-and-employers/register-your-business
Connecticut DOL Labor Regulation Posters
Use this to access required workplace posters from CT DOL.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/labor-regulation-posters
Connecticut Wage and Workplace Standards
Use this for wage payment laws, minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave, and workplace standards.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/Divisions/Wage-and-Workplace-Standards
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave FAQs
Use this to review Connecticut paid sick leave rules and employer responsibilities.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/legal/connecticut-leave-programs/paid-sick-leave-faqs
Connecticut Leave Programs
Use this for Connecticut leave program information, including state family and medical leave topics.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/legal/connecticut-leave-programsConnecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission — Employers
Main resource for Connecticut employer workers’ compensation information.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/employers
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Information
Use this to understand Connecticut workers’ compensation insurance requirements.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/knowledge-base/articles/employers/workers-compensation-insurance
Workers’ Compensation Forms
Use this to access Connecticut workers’ compensation forms.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/forms
Workers’ Compensation Publications
Use this for official Connecticut workers’ compensation guides and publications.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/home-publications/workers-compensation-publicationsOSHA Small Business Resources
Use this for OSHA guidance created for small businesses.
Link: https://www.osha.gov/smallbusiness
OSHA Compliance Assistance Quick Start
Use this to find OSHA compliance resources based on your workplace.
Link: https://www.osha.gov/complianceassistance/quickstarts
OSHA Help for Employers
Use this for employer safety guidance, posters, handbooks, and compliance resources.
Link: https://www.osha.gov/employers
OSHA Required Workplace Posters
Use this for federal OSHA poster information.
Link: https://www.osha.gov/publications/posterConnecticut Business Licenses and Permits
Use this to find license and permit information for Connecticut businesses.
Link: https://business.ct.gov/licenses-and-permits
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — For Businesses
Use this for business licensing, permits, registration, renewals, and DCP-regulated industries.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/for-businesses
DCP Licensing Portal
Use this to apply for, renew, verify, or manage Connecticut licenses and registrations.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/knowledge-base/articles/faqs/find-the-dcp-licensing-portal
Connecticut eLicense
Use this to search, verify, renew, or apply for licenses.
Link: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/
CT DEEP Permits and Licenses
Use this for environmental permits, licenses, and environmental compliance topics.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/permits-and-licenses/permits-and-licenses
CT DEEP Small Business Technical Assistance
Use this for small business help understanding environmental rules and compliance requirements.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/permits-and-licenses/small-business-technical-assistanceConnecticut DOL Wage and Workplace Standards Forms
Use this for payroll record forms, wage forms, and workplace standards forms.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/forms
Connecticut Standard Wage Rates
Use this for Connecticut standard wage rate information.
Link: https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/standard-wage-rates
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
Use this for federal wage laws, Davis-Bacon, FLSA, overtime, minimum wage, and federal labor standards.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
Use this for federal prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon compliance information.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction
SAM.gov
Use this for federal contractor registration, wage determinations, public opportunities, and federal contracting resources.
Link: https://sam.gov/FinCEN BOI Reporting
Use this for current BOI/BOIR guidance and federal updates.
Link: https://www.fincen.gov/boi
FinCEN BOI Quick Reference
Use this for a quick overview of current BOI reporting requirements.
Link: https://www.fincen.gov/boi/quick-reference
FinCEN BOI E-Filing
Use this for BOI filing access if applicable.
Link: https://boiefiling.fincen.gov/