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Home >> Doing Business in CT >> Starting a Business

Starting a Business

Connecticut is determined to help new businesses succeed. We recognize that it's forward-thinking entrepreneurs like you who are the future of our state. That's why we provide a wide range of support services to help start-up or growing companies prosper. Licensing assistance. Counseling. Training programs. Technical information. Financing. Just to name a few.

Connecticut is a diverse state with businesses of all types. Even so, we've found that companies do have one thing in common: the dislike of bureaucratic red tape. We've done something about that.

You'll find that we've made access to our programs and services simpler than ever. And you'll discover a refreshing, pro-business attitude that is modeled on the private sector's understanding of customer service.

We've also made it easier than ever to obtain licenses, permits and registrations for your business through the Connecticut Licensing Information Center and Smart Start, the personal business assistance component of CLIC. You can reach Smart Start through Connecticut's Business Response Center at 1-800-392-2122 or via their online contact form.

It's only through the success of our entrepreneurs that our state will thrive. We'll do everything we can to help.