New Hampshire LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | New Hampshire amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $100 ($102 paid online) |
| Annual report | $100 |
| When it is due | 1 January to 1 April, every year after formation |
| State tax on the LLC | Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax above thresholds |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $100 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $100 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the New Hampshire Secretary of State Corporation Division and other official New Hampshire sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Secretary of State charges $100 to file a Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) for an LLC. Any fee paid electronically carries a $2 handling charge, so the online cost is $102.
In-person expedited service costs $25 more. A name reservation costs $15, and a trade name registration costs $50 for five years.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in New Hampshire covers the form field by field.
How much does a New Hampshire LLC cost every year?
Every New Hampshire LLC files an annual report between 1 January and 1 April, and the fee is $100. The first report falls in the year after formation, but an LLC formed between 1 December and 1 April skips that year and files the following year (RSA 304-C:194).
The $100 report matches the formation fee, so a New Hampshire LLC costs the same each year as it did to start.
What does a New Hampshire LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a New Hampshire LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts New Hampshire charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $100 | $247 |
| Year 3 | $100 | $247 |
| Three-year total | $300 | $594 |
Does New Hampshire charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
New Hampshire has no personal income tax, but it taxes business income at the entity level. The Business Profits Tax of 7.5% applies when gross business income exceeds $109,000, and the Business Enterprise Tax of 0.55% applies when gross receipts or the enterprise value tax base exceeds $298,000, for tax periods from 2025.
Below those thresholds, a New Hampshire LLC owes neither tax. The Interest and Dividends Tax was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025.
How much does a registered agent cost in New Hampshire?
Every New Hampshire LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in New Hampshire. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
Our New Hampshire registered agent guide explains the state rules in full.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does a New Hampshire LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A New Hampshire LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other New Hampshire LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the New Hampshire state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $15 | Name reservation or transfer of reserved name (RSA 304-C:191). |
| Expedited filing | $25 | Expedited service is available in person in the Customer Lobby for an extra $25. |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 | Secretary of State certificates such as good standing are $5; a certificate reciting all filings is $10 (RSA 304-C:191). |
| Certified copy | $5 plus $1 per page | Certification charge of $5 plus $1 per page. |
| Amending the articles | $35 | Certificate of amendment or restated certificate (RSA 304-C:191). |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $50 | Trade Name Registration (Form TN-1) is $50; renewal is $50. Trade names must be renewed every five years. |
| Changing registered agent | $15 | Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent or Both (Form 10). |
| Foreign LLC registration | $100 | Application for Foreign LLC Registration (Form FLLC-1); amendment is $35. |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $135 ($500 late reinstatement) | RSA 304-C:191 lists reinstatement at $135 and late reinstatement at $500, plus annual reports owed. |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in New Hampshire, and New Hampshire does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss a New Hampshire LLC deadline?
A New Hampshire annual report received after 1 April carries a $50 late fee, which the state does not waive. An LLC that fails to file for two consecutive years is administratively dissolved.
Reinstatement costs $135, or $500 for a late reinstatement, plus every annual report owed.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in New Hampshire sets out the steps.
How does New Hampshire compare with other states?
New Hampshire sits at the median to form and above it to keep. Its $100 formation fee matches the national median, while its $100 annual report costs more each year than Maine’s $85 report or Vermont’s $45 report, and a fifth of Massachusetts’ $500 report.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | $100 to form, $100 annual report |
| Maine LLC cost | $175 | $85 | $175 to form, $85 annual report |
| Vermont LLC cost | $155 | $45 | $45 annual report, $250 minimum tax for partnerships |
| Massachusetts LLC cost | $500 | $500 | Highest filing fees: $500 to form, $500 a year |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
| Delaware LLC cost | $110 | $400 | $400 flat annual tax due 1 June |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a New Hampshire LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your New Hampshire LLC for $0 plus the $100 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the New Hampshire filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every New Hampshire deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in New Hampshire first.
New Hampshire LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?
A New Hampshire LLC costs $100 to form, or $102 paid online, and $100 a year for the annual report.
When is the New Hampshire LLC annual report due?
Between 1 January and 1 April each year, starting the year after formation. An LLC formed between 1 December and 1 April first files the following year.
What is the New Hampshire annual report late fee?
$50, and the state does not waive it. Two consecutive years without a report lead to administrative dissolution.
Does a New Hampshire LLC pay business taxes?
Above set thresholds, yes. The Business Profits Tax of 7.5% applies above $109,000 of gross business income, and the Business Enterprise Tax of 0.55% above $298,000 of gross receipts or enterprise value.
How much does it cost to reinstate a New Hampshire LLC?
$135, or $500 for a late reinstatement, plus every annual report owed.
How much does a New Hampshire LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $300 in state fees: $100 to form and two $100 annual reports. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the total is $594.
Sources
- New Hampshire RSA 304-C:191 (LLC fees)
- New Hampshire RSA 304-C:194 (annual report)
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, business FAQs
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, LLC forms and fees
- New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, business taxes
- Official New Hampshire source: DBA (assumed or trade name) fee
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the New Hampshire Secretary of State Corporation Division before you file.
