Last updated January 18, 2021
How to Form an LLC
in New Hampshire
How to form an LLC in New Hampshire ← you are here
This Quick Start Guide is a brief overview of how to form an LLC in New Hampshire.
Detailed Lessons:
5. EIN Number
6. Annual Report
7. Business License
8. Taxes
New Hampshire LLC costs:
LLC formation: $100 (one-time fee)
Annual report: $100 (every year)
Need help?
Hire a company to form your New Hampshire LLC:
Northwest ($39 + state fee) or LegalZoom ($149 + state fee)
★ Check out Northwest vs LegalZoom
Here is a quick overview on starting an LLC in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legal structure used to protect your personal assets (home, car, bank account) in the event your business is sued.
A New Hampshire LLC can be used to operate a business, or an LLC can be used to hold assets (such as real estate, vehicles, boats, or aircraft).
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire is simple. Search your New Hampshire LLC name in the state database and select your Registered Agent.
File your Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State and wait for your LLC to be approved.
You can file your LLC by mail or online. The state filing fee is $100 in both cases (plus $2 transaction fee for online filing). If you file by mail, your New Hampshire LLC will be approved in 1-3 weeks. If you file online, your New Hampshire LLC will be approved in 3-7 business days.
You can also file your New Hampshire LLC by walk-in, but this is usually only helpful to local residents or those willing to drive to Concord, NH 03301.
After your New Hampshire LLC is approved, complete your Operating Agreement and get your Federal Tax ID Number (aka EIN) from the IRS.
In order to keep your New Hampshire LLC in compliance, you need to file an LLC Annual Report each year. The fee is $100 and is due by April 1st every year.
We’ve created a free course that will walk you through forming your New Hampshire LLC, step-by-step.
You can find the detailed lessons linked at the top of this page.
Northwest ($39 + state fee) or LegalZoom ($149 + state fee)
(check out Northwest vs LegalZoom)