The Fees and Filing Requirements for Your New Hampshire LLC
Some types of businesses have different requirements in New Hampshire, including related fees and costs. Your LLC needs to pay various fees to the federal government, New Hampshire government and other agencies. Some of these fees are levied by the New Hampshire Secretary of State or statewide organizations, while others come from the federal government. On this page, we’ve summarized the most common fees and requirements.
Note that New Hampshire business licenses and permits might need to be paid when you first form your business, on an ongoing schedule or on an ad hoc basis. Find more details below.
New Hampshire LLC Formation Filing and Fees
When you first incorporate your business in New Hampshire, you’ll need to file an LLC with the NH Secretary of State and pay a filing fee. Here are the current fees and filing times for New Hampshire:
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When you form your LLC through Incfile, we automatically forward this fee to the New Hampshire Secretary of State when we file your incorporation paperwork.
Some states allow you to form your LLC more quickly by paying a rush fee. You cancompare state filing times and fees here, including expedited fees for New Hampshire.
Incorporate Your New Hampshire LLC Through Incfile TodayGetting an EIN/Tax ID for Your New Hampshire LLC
Every New Hampshire LLC should have a unique Employer Identification Number (EIN). These are provided by the Internal Revenue Service, and you use them when filing taxes, opening a business bank account and paying employees. You can get one yourself at no cost from the IRS or have Incfile obtain one on your behalf.
Get an EIN for Your New Hampshire LLC Through IncfileForeign Qualification to Operate in a State Outside New Hampshire
If you’re expanding your New Hampshire LLC beyond the borders of the state, you will need a Foreign Qualification or Certificate of Authority to operate in another state. These are typically necessary if you have a physical presence, employees or banking in a different state than New Hampshire. Fees and requirements for foreign qualifications depend on each state’s rules. Incfile provides a complete Foreign Qualification service for any state.
Get a Foreign Qualification/Certificate of Authority Through IncfileAnnual Reporting and Fees for Your New Hampshire LLC
Most states need to file an annual (or other periodic) report with their department of state. When you file your NH LLC annual report, you may need to pay a fee. Here are the annual filing requirements for New Hampshire:
Learn about your ongoing New Hampshire LLC filing requirementsand business filing deadlines with our helpful New Hampshire ongoing filing lookup tool.
Incfile can also complete and file your New Hampshire annual report on your behalf.
Incfile's New Hampshire Annual Report Filing ServiceBusiness Permits and Licenses in New Hampshire
Some New Hampshire LLCs will need certain business licenses and permits from federal, state and regional organizations. These permits and licenses will have associated fees that you should pay on a one-off or regular basis. Permits and licenses vary based on:
- The industry your New Hampshire LLC operates in (e.g., restaurants will need health permits)
- The location of your New Hampshire LLC (state, county or city) (e.g., a license to conduct business from the city of Pittsburgh)
- The type of business that you run (e.g., healthcare providers must meet HIPAA requirements)
You can research these permits and licenses yourself or use Incfile’s Business License Research Package, which includes:
The Incfile Business License Research Package for Your New Hampshire LLC
Our Business License Research Package tells you about all of the licenses and permits you will need for your New Hampshire LLC. It includes:
- A complete report on all the licenses, permits and tax registrations your New Hampshire LLC will need
- The application forms you will need to file with the New Hampshire, regional and federal licensing authorities
Remember that operating your business without the required licenses can expose you to risks and fines from federal, New Hampshire and local governments.
Incfile's New Hampshire Business License Research PackageCreate an Operating Agreement for Your New Hampshire LLC
An Operating Agreement is a business document that covers how the business will be run, how managers and members are chosen, rights and duties of members and several other key areas.
New Hampshire LLCs aren’t required to have an Operating Agreement, but they are extremely useful for several reasons (learn about them here). If you’re interested in having your Operating Agreement created for you, Incfile can draft a general Operating Agreement template when you choose to form your New Hampshire business. You can choose to make changes to the template based on your unique requirements.
Ad Hoc New Hampshire Fees or Requirements for Your New Hampshire LLC
There are several other fees or requirements that you may need to meet during the life of your New Hampshire LLC. These ad hoc fees will only be payable in specific circumstances, which we’ve listed below.
To Obtain a Fictitious/DBA Name
If you want your business to trade under a different name, you can file a form with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. You will need to pay a filing fee. Incfile can file this form on your behalf.
Incfile's New Hampshire Fictitious Name ServiceTo Change the New Hampshire Registered Agent
Your New Hampshire LLC needs a Registered Agent, which must be appointed when you first incorporate your LLC. You can also switch to a new Registered Agent later. Incfile provides a complete New Hampshire Registered Agent service.
Incfile's New Hampshire Registered Agent ServiceTo Reserve a Name
If you don’t want to form your business right away, you can reserve a name with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. You will need to pay a small fee to do this.
To Amend Certain Facts About Your New Hampshire LLC
Your business formation documents state certain facts about your New Hampshire business when it was originally formed. Over time, these facts might change — if they do, you need to file “Articles of Amendment” with the Secretary of State. You can do this yourself or have Incfile complete the filing on your behalf.
Areas you might want to file New Hampshire Articles of Amendment for include:
- Adding, removing or changing a New Hampshire LLC member or manager
- Changing the business address of your LLC
- Altering the stated business activities of your New Hampshire LLC
To Get a Certificate of Good Standing
Some organizations will request that you prove your New Hampshire LLC’s compliance with laws and tax requirements. If you need to prove you have met your commitments, you will need a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Incfile can obtain a certificate on your behalf.
bob app下载The fees listed above detail all the charges that a standard New Hampshire LLC will be required to pay. In some unusual circumstances, there may be other one-off, periodic or ad hoc fees not listed above.
Of course, your New Hampshire LLC will also probably need to pay self-employment, payroll, federal, state and sales taxes, but we will cover that when we talk about taxes for New Hampshire LLCs.
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We charge you for this fee at cost and then pay the fee to the Secretary of State on your behalf when forming your New Hampshire business.
Yes. Most states, including NH, require you to file a report for your LLC every year. You can find out more on thecompliance page for your state.
It depends on various factors including:
- The type of business you run
- Where you are located
- Governing organizations in your industry
- Federal, state and local regulations
That’s why ourBusiness License Research Packageis so useful. It explores all of these areas for you and provides a comprehensive overview of exactly what your New Hampshire LLC needs to be compliant.
