Connecticut LLC by Industry — Sector-Specific Guides

Connecticut's economy is anchored by insurance, financial services, healthcare/biotech, and defense/aerospace. These guides cover forming an LLC in Connecticut's key industries. For formation, see our LLC guide.

Industry Guides

• Real Estate — Property investment and management
• Freelancers — Solo professionals and contractors
• E-Commerce — Online retail (6.35% sales tax applies)
• Construction — HIC registration requirements
• Consulting — Professional services (mostly sales-tax-exempt)

Connecticut's Key Industries

Insurance (Hartford) — "Insurance Capital of the World." Aetna, The Hartford, Travelers, Lincoln National. Insurance agency LLCs require CT Insurance Department licensing.

Financial Services (Fairfield County) — Hedge funds, private equity, wealth management concentrated in Greenwich, Stamford, Westport. LLCs with the PET election are particularly valuable for high-earning fund managers.

Healthcare/Biotech (New Haven) — Yale-New Haven Hospital, biotech startups, pharmaceutical research. Professional LLCs for medical practitioners.

Defense/Aerospace — Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford), Electric Boat/General Dynamics (Groton), Sikorsky (Stratford). Subcontractor and consulting LLCs support this sector.

Maritime — Historic maritime industry centered on Groton, New London, Mystic. Marine services LLCs.