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DCP helps Connecticut businesses
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) provides more than 200,000 licenses annually across dozens of regulated industries. But making sure you have the right credentials is just one step to starting a business in Connecticut.
Get your personalized business checklist, understand which credentials may be required from the DCP, and learn what other State agencies you may need to connect with before you open your business by first visiting the State's portal for new businesses.