Business Formation in New Hampshire
LLC & Corporation formation in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in New Hampshire
New Hampshire LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in New Hampshire
New Hampshire corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- New Hampshire Secretary of State — Corporate Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- New Hampshire requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $100
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical New Hampshire address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire Formation
Ready to form your company in New Hampshire?
Initial formation is $495 plus New Hampshire state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.