Form an LLC in New Hampshire
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $227 on Standard.
State filing fee
$102
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$100 / yr
New Hampshire LLCs file with the Secretary of State at a $102 filing fee. The annual report is $100, due April 1 each year. Processing is about two weeks at standard speed.
New Hampshire is mostly chosen by in-state founders. The state's lack of a general sales tax and personal income tax appeals to some New England operators.
Best for: New Hampshire-resident businesses.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $102 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $100 |
| Annual report due | April 1 every year |
- New Hampshire has a Business Profits Tax (7.5% in 2025) and a Business Enterprise Tax (0.55%) that apply to most LLCs over certain thresholds.
How we file your New Hampshire LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Formation
We file Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State Corporation Division. The $102 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a New Hampshire operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
New Hampshire annual reports are due April 1 each year with a $100 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the New Hampshire annual report due?
April 1 each year. The fee is $100.
Does New Hampshire tax LLC income?
Yes, via the Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax. Both apply to most LLCs above modest revenue thresholds.
Can a non-resident own a New Hampshire LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against New Hampshire.
Ready to form your New Hampshire LLC?
Total from $227 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.