Start a New Hampshire LLC
How to start an LLC in New Hampshire →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Formation and bank account, step by step.
New Hampshire LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
New Hampshire operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a New Hampshire LLC
New Hampshire Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
New Hampshire registered agent →
Every New Hampshire LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and New Hampshire deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
New Hampshire LLC at a glance
Formed with
New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division
Formation document
Certificate of Formation
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
New Hampshire LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by April 1 each year, starting the year after formation (information current as of January 1).
New Hampshire LLCs doing business in the state may owe the Business Profits Tax and the Business Enterprise Tax once gross income or receipts exceed the statutory thresholds. A single-member LLC files its own New Hampshire return even if it is disregarded for federal purposes.
Must include "Limited Liability Company", "L.L.C.", "L. L. C." or "LLC" (RSA 304-C:32), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the New Hampshire register.
- The Certificate of Formation and annual reports can be filed online through NH QuickStart.
- Late annual reports are subject to a late penalty.
Forming a New Hampshire LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
New Hampshire LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in New Hampshire?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in New Hampshire, and file a Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a New Hampshire LLC cost?
New Hampshire charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a New Hampshire LLC file an annual report?
New Hampshire LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by April 1 each year, starting the year after formation (information current as of January 1).
Does New Hampshire tax LLCs?
New Hampshire LLCs doing business in the state may owe the Business Profits Tax and the Business Enterprise Tax once gross income or receipts exceed the statutory thresholds. A single-member LLC files its own New Hampshire return even if it is disregarded for federal purposes.
Is an operating agreement required in New Hampshire?
No, but every New Hampshire LLC should have one.
