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NH · Incorporation

Form an LLC or corporation in New Hampshire.

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At a glance

New Hampshire formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$100
Corp filing fee
$100
Annual / franchise
$100 annual report
Annual report due
April 1
State income tax
No wage income tax; business profits tax applies
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in New Hampshire

New Hampshire supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: No wage income tax; business profits tax applies. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside New Hampshire, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in New Hampshire

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in New Hampshire

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for New Hampshire. Typical timing: April 1. Typical fee context: $100 annual report.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in New Hampshire at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in New Hampshire change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

New Hampshire tax at a glance

No wage income tax; business profits tax applies

Full New Hampshire tax guide

FAQ

New Hampshire formation questions

Ready to form in New Hampshire?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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