Starting an LLC in New Hampshire
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 to file the Certificate of Formation (form LLC-1) with the Corporation Division, New Hampshire Department of State (Secretary of State). After that, Annual Report is due due by April 1 each year after the year of registration; RSA 304-C:191 sets the fee at $100 and adds a $50 late charge for reports filed after the deadline.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (form LLC-1) | $100 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $100 | Due by April 1 each year after the year of registration; RSA 304-C:191 sets the fee at $100 and adds a $50 late charge for reports filed after the deadline. |
Registered agent
New Hampshire requires one. An LLC has to appoint and continuously maintain a registered agent authorized to accept legal service on the company's behalf.
What you owe after year one
Due by April 1 each year after the year of registration; RSA 304-C:191 sets the fee at $100 and adds a $50 late charge for reports filed after the deadline.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Corporation Division, New Hampshire Department of State (Secretary of State)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Certificate of Formation (form LLC-1)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-new-hampshire.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Hampshire?
The state filing fee for the Certificate of Formation (form LLC-1) is $100.
What form do I file to start an LLC in New Hampshire?
The Certificate of Formation (form LLC-1), filed with the Corporation Division, New Hampshire Department of State (Secretary of State).
Does New Hampshire require an annual report for an LLC?
Due by April 1 each year after the year of registration; RSA 304-C:191 sets the fee at $100 and adds a $50 late charge for reports filed after the deadline.
Do I need a registered agent in New Hampshire?
Yes. An LLC has to appoint and continuously maintain a registered agent authorized to accept legal service on the company's behalf.