State Web Site:  www.connecticut.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Connecticut.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Connecticut - PEO Registration Form

Connecticut - PEO Regulations

Unemployment Insurance:

Connecticut - UI Registration Form

New Business Rate:  3.0%
Wage Limit:  $15,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  Client.

Agency Web Site - Connecticut Department of Labor

State Taxes:

Connecticut - Business Taxes Registration Application

Connecticut - Business Entity Tax

Connecticut - Business Tax Forms & Information

Agency Web Site – Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI   

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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Workers’ compensation coverage can be provided by the PEO or client/co-employer, using an MCP format.

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both PEO and client/co-employer, assuming all employees are covered.

Agency Web Site - Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or client can sponsor fully insured benefit plans, however an insurance provider must file certain information with the insurance commissioner prior to offering coverage to a PEO.

See:  Employee Leasing Statute:  CT Insurance Department BULLETIN HC-61

Agency Web Site - Connecticut Insurance Department