How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire?

$100 to file, and $100 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does New Hampshire require an annual report for an LLC?

Yes. New Hampshire requires a Annual Report, costing $100. Due April 1 each year FOLLOWING the year of registration. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in New Hampshire?

$50 late fee for reports received after April 1. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

New Hampshire · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in New Hampshire

$100 in your first year. That's $100 to file with New Hampshire Secretary of State — Corporation Division, and about $100 a year to keep it in good standing after that.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $100 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Annual Report $100 — year 2 Not owed in your first year — see the ongoing filings below
Total, first year $100

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Verified Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: sos.nh.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Your annual report

Filing	Annual Report
How often	annual
Fee	$100
When it's due	Due April 1 each year FOLLOWING the year of registration.
If you're late	$50 late fee for reports received after April 1.
If you keep ignoring it	Continued failure to file can lead to administrative dissolution; exact statutory timeline not confirmed.

State tax: No general sales or income tax, but New Hampshire imposes the Business Enterprise Tax (0.55%) and Business Profits Tax (7.5%). Both are THRESHOLD-based, not flat minimums: for the current 2025-26 cycle a BET return is required only above $298,000 in gross receipts, and a BPT return only above $109,000 in gross business income. A small LLC below both owes $0 and need not file either.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

$100 formation only — the annual report is due April 1 of the year AFTER registration, and BET/BPT are $0 for a small LLC below the thresholds.
BET/BPT thresholds are adjusted every two years for inflation; confirm no update took effect for tax year 2026.

Ready to file?

You can file directly with New Hampshire Secretary of State — Corporation Division yourself — that's always the cheapest route, and we link to the form above. If you'd rather someone handle the paperwork and act as your registered agent, we compare the services that do it.

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