Form a New Hampshire LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
New Hampshire LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in New Hampshire | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
New Hampshire LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in New Hampshire every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a New Hampshire address and are there in business hours.
- The Certificate of Formation and annual reports can be filed online through NH QuickStart.
- Late annual reports are subject to a late penalty.
What a "$0" New Hampshire LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The New Hampshire filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + New Hampshire filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + New Hampshire filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + New Hampshire filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Formation. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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).
What are the yearly costs of a New Hampshire LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in New Hampshire every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a New Hampshire LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Formation yourself with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in New Hampshire?
No. The New Hampshire filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
