Small-Business Setup & Tax Help in Danbury, CT
Starting a business or going out on your own? Andrew Nocera, Tax Preparer & Small-Business Finance Consultant at Enhance Finance LLC, sets up your banking, bookkeeping, email and payroll the right way and helps you stay on top of your taxes. You work with Andrew directly, not a call center.
Who we help
- New LLC owners who just filed (or are about to) and need the bank account, books and email set up.
- Freelancers, contractors and side businesses ready to separate business money from personal money.
- Owners hiring their first employee who need payroll and Connecticut employer registrations handled correctly.
- Self-employed people who want help with quarterly estimated taxes and their tax return.
- Owners comparing health coverage for themselves or a small team.
Services and prices
Launch Essentials
- Business bank account (Relay)
- Bookkeeping set up in QuickBooks Online
- Professional email on your domain with Google Workspace
Full Launch
- Everything in Launch Essentials
- Payroll set up with Gusto
- A business spend card
- Health benefits review
Tax returns
- Returns for individuals and the self-employed
- Price quoted up front after a quick review
- Help planning quarterly estimated payments
You pay each software provider directly, so every account stays in your name. Our fee covers the setup and direct access to Andrew when questions come up. See what’s in each package.
Why work with someone local
- Connecticut details handled. Secretary of the State filings, CT DRS registrations on myconneCT, CT Department of Labor unemployment registration and CT Paid Leave are all part of getting set up here.
- Town-level deadlines. Businesses that own furniture, fixtures or equipment file a personal property declaration with their town assessor by November 1 each year. We put it on your calendar.
- One person who knows your setup. The same person who built your banking, books and payroll answers your questions and prepares your return.
- Licensed for health coverage. Andrew holds a Connecticut health insurance license, so the Full Launch health benefits review comes from a licensed agent.
Connecticut startup costs at a glance
| LLC Certificate of Organization (CT Secretary of the State) | $120 |
| LLC annual report, filed January 1 to March 31 starting the year after you form | $80/yr |
| Sales and Use Tax Permit (CT DRS), only if you sell taxable goods or services | $100 |
| Trade name certificate at your town clerk, only if you do business under a different name | $20 |
| EIN from the IRS | Free |
Connecticut repealed its business entity tax for tax periods after 2018, so LLCs don’t owe a separate yearly state entity tax. Add up your own numbers with the CT Startup Cost Calculator or grab the free Connecticut New Business Checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Secretary of the State charges $120 to file a Certificate of Organization online at business.ct.gov. After that, every LLC files an annual report for $80 between January 1 and March 31, starting the year after it forms. An EIN from the IRS is free.
What's the difference between Launch Essentials and Full Launch?
Launch Essentials ($349) sets up a business bank account (Relay), bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online and professional email with Google Workspace. Full Launch ($599) includes all of that plus Gusto payroll, a business spend card and a health benefits review.
Do I pay for the software through Enhance Finance?
No. You pay each software provider directly for your own subscription, so the accounts are always in your name. Our fee covers the setup work and direct access to Andrew for questions.
How much does a tax return cost?
Tax returns start at $350. The final price depends on what your return involves. Book a free intro call and we'll give you a quote up front.
Do I need a Connecticut sales tax permit?
You need one from the CT Department of Revenue Services if you sell, rent or lease goods or sell taxable services in Connecticut. The permit costs $100. Whether your service is taxable depends on what you sell, so we check it with you during setup.
Do you only work with businesses in Danbury?
We focus on the greater Danbury area, including Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Ridgefield and New Milford. If your business is somewhere else in Connecticut, book a call and ask.
Sources (checked October 2026)
- CT Secretary of the State: LLC Certificate of Organization $120; LLC annual report $80, filed January 1 to March 31 (first report due the year after formation, CGS § 34-247k).
- CT DRS: Sales and Use Tax Permit $100; business entity tax ended for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2018.
- CT Secretary of the State, Trade Names: filed with the town clerk, $20.
- CGS § 12-41: personal property declarations due November 1.
- IRS: EINs are free.
Enhance Finance LLC provides tax preparation and small-business setup and finance consulting. We don’t provide investment advice or legal advice. General information only; your situation may differ.
Ready to get your Danbury-area business set up right?