DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CAUTION BUSINESSES TO LOOK OUT FOR UNOFFICIAL “ANNUAL REPORT” MAILING
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Denise Merrill and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull today cautioned businesses to avoid paying unnecessary fees to entities offering assistance with annual report business filings. State agencies have received over 100 complaints in the past week alone regarding official-looking mailers from companies seeking additional fees to file annual reports for Connecticut businesses. These extra fees are not necessary and can be avoided by filing directly with the Secretary of the State. The filing period begins on January 1. The Office of the Attorney General is working to determine whether the mailers originate from the same company who previously reached a settlement with the State to resolve allegations of…
