Connecticut is dedicated to improving its business climate by simplifying the licensing and registration process for new, expanding and relocating businesses. Smart Start, the business assistance service of the Connecticut Licensing Info Center, is a free personalized full-service program designed to guide businesses through the licensing and registration process. Smart Start's services are free, but agency fees still apply.
For confidential assistance contact Smart Start: 1-800-392-2122 or online. Link to brochure.
*Note: All application status and renewal questions are referred directly to the agency governing the license
Smart Start partners with Connecticut's Business Response Center (BRC). Information specialists help get businesses connected to the resources they need to be successful in Connecticut. Resources include federal, state, regional, municipal and private programs, incentives and resources for:
- Licensing
- Finance
- Manufacturing programs
- Recruiting
- Job training
- Exporting
- Real estate
- Film, video and media resources
- University/community college programs
- Business counseling services
- Demographic and economic development data
Contact the BRC: 1-800-392-2122 or online. Link to brochure.
