Start Your Business Today in Groton

Filing a Trade Name Certificate with the Town is required if you are conducting business under a business name. The form can be completed in the Town Clerk’s Office in Town Hall at 45 Fort Hill Road; there is a $20.00 fee.

If you are starting a business in Connecticut, begin by going to business.ct.gov - all of the relevant information can be found there.

Registration with the State of Connecticut is required if you are conducting business in the state. The following resources provide details regarding state registration and licensing requirements:

• Connecticut Economic Resource Council (CERC) - Business Entity Formation
• Connecticut Business Startup Tool
• Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region - Resources

Home-based businesses are permitted accessory uses in residential dwellings, regulated according to business intensity as defined in the Town of Groton Zoning Regulations. The applicable section can be found here. To get started with filing an Administrative Site Plan Application or other applicable permit, go to Groton's Self Service Portal, or stop by the Planning Department at the Town Hall Annex weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Remote business assistance is available from the following organizations:

• Women's Business Development Council of Southeastern CT
• Southeastern CT SCORE Chapter
• CT Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) Business Assistance
• Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)
• U.S. Small Business Association

The organizations listed above can advise you on improving your digital presence and capabilities. Here's an overview to get you started:
Digital Presence and Online Commerce

Our economic development team is eager to help your business find space in Groton. We have access to software specifically designed to help businesses find spaces to rent or own to meet all of their business needs. For further assistance, please contact Clayton Potter, Economic Development Specialist, at 860-448-4095 or email ClayPotter@groton-ct.gov

seCTer is a public-private regional economic development agency, committed to providing assistance to regional entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Visit the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) website for more business resources.