How Much Does It Cost to Form a New Hampshire LLC?
New Hampshire is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The New Hampshire Secretary of State charges $100 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
New Hampshire charges $100 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
New Hampshire tax note: Annual report $100 ($102 online) due April 1. $50 late penalty. New Hampshire has a Business Profits Tax (7.5%) and Business Enterprise Tax (0.5%) that may apply to LLCs.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery New Hampshire LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the New Hampshire Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $25. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 | One-time, paid to the New Hampshire Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $100 | Filed annually with the New Hampshire Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $25 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $100/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — Our service covers filing you need to get your New Hampshire LLC filed and operational.