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New Hampshire LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in New Hampshire for $0 service fee.

New Hampshire state filing fee is $100. Standard processing is 1 to 3 weeks. We file Articles of Organization with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide New Hampshire Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $100 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NH
State filing fee$100
Processing1 to 3 weeks
State GDP$95B
Population1.4M
Small businesses~140,000
Our service fee$0
$100 TOTAL
$100
New Hampshire filing fee
1 to 3 weeks
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$95B
New Hampshire GDP
$0
Service fee
we file it free
$102
New Hampshire state fee
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EIN includedIRS SS-4 filed for you
New Hampshire Registered AgentFree for the first year
The New Hampshire business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in New Hampshire.

No state income tax (only interest/dividends at 4%, phasing out). No state sales tax. Live Free or Die. Standard formation processing is slow (1-3 weeks); expedited fixes it.

State GDP$95BTotal state output
Population1.4MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~140,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
NotableNo state income tax + no sales taxDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in New Hampshire
HealthcareManufacturingTourismTech (growing)Education
Top cities to file

Where New Hampshire businesses are based.

You can form your New Hampshire LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Manchester
Largest city. Healthcare, finance, growing tech.
Nashua
Tech corridor (Boston suburb), manufacturing.
Concord
State capital. Government, healthcare.
Portsmouth
Tourism, growing tech, port.
Dover
Healthcare, education, manufacturing.
Rochester
Manufacturing, growing residential.
New Hampshire LLC specifics

The New Hampshire formation rules at a glance.

  • $100 filing fee, $100 annual report
  • Processing: 1 to 3 weeks ($50 expedited)
  • Filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State in Concord
  • Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Tourism

Our take Strong choice for businesses operating in New Hampshire. No income tax and no sales tax are attractive.

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The New Hampshire Secretary of State

Corporation Division processes LLC formations from Concord. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $100 annual report.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 WEEKS
Ready to file in New Hampshire?5 minutes, $0 service fee, $100 New Hampshire filing fee at cost.
What is included on Starter

Free with your New Hampshire LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state New Hampshire state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • New Hampshire-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • New Hampshire Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic New Hampshire compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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How it works

From form to filed in New Hampshire, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and New Hampshire address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with New HampshireArticles of Organization submitted to the New Hampshire Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a New Hampshire business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. New Hampshire compliance calendar populated.
Skip the New Hampshire paperwork.We file with the New Hampshire Secretary of State for you. 5 minutes to start.
Compare to nearby states

New Hampshire vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how New Hampshire compares.

Maine$175Higher fees, similar New England
Vermont$125Similar smaller economy
Massachusetts$520Much higher fees, much larger economy
New Hampshire$100Strong choice for businesses operating in New Hampshire. No income tax and no sales tax are attractive.
Local resources

New Hampshire business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these New Hampshire-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

NH Department of Business and Economic AffairsState business support
NH SBDCStatewide network
Greater Manchester ChamberMetro chamber
Live Free and StartState startup ecosystem
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FAQ

New Hampshire-specific LLC questions.

Does NH have state income tax?
No income tax on wages or LLC pass-through income. The interest and dividends tax (4% in 2024) is phasing out entirely by 2027.
Does NH have sales tax?
No state-wide sales tax. Localities cannot impose one either.
Why is processing slow?
NH standard processing is 1-3 weeks (one of the slower states). Expedited $50 brings it to 1-3 business days.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charges a $100 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $100.
How long does it take to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire processes LLC formations in 1 to 3 weeks for standard filings. Expedited service is available for an additional $50.
Do I need to live in New Hampshire to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a New Hampshire LLC from anywhere. You will need a New Hampshire Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a New Hampshire Registered Agent?
New Hampshire requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in New Hampshire. We provide New Hampshire Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my New Hampshire LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your New Hampshire LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your New Hampshire Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $100 New Hampshire fee at cost 60-day money-back

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