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Business Entity Formation

Business entities are formed by registration with the New Hampshire Department of State.  

Limited Liability Company

Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in New Hampshire) is a $100 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. If the filing has been accepted, you will receive a filed-stamped copy within 30 days. An annual report and filing fee for these business types is due by April 1st of each year following the year of registration.

Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. If the filing has been accepted, you will receive a filed-stamped copy within 30 days.An annual report and filing fee for these business types is due by April 1st of each year following the year of registration.

Corporation

Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in New Hampshire) is a $100 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. If the filing has been accepted, you will receive a filed-stamped copy within 30 days. An annual report and filing fee for these business types is due by April 1st of each year following the year of registration.

Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $100 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is not available. If the filing has been accepted, you will receive a filed-stamped copy within 30 days.An annual report and filing fee for these business types is due by April 1st of each year following the year of registration.

Sole Proprietor

A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.

DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name

New Hampshire allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in New Hampshire visit this website.

Business Licenses

Business licenses in New Hampshire are issued through the State and local level. For more information on business licenses in New Hampshire visit their website.  

Professional Licenses

There are a number of professions that require a state license in New Hampshire. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. Licensed, Certified, and Registered Occupations in New Hampshire provides information about occupational licenses, certifications, or registrations issued by state boards, commissions, and departments.

State Income Tax

New Hampshire does not have a state income tax for individuals. New Hampshire does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire does not have a franchise tax for corporations.

State Sales Tax

New Hampshire does not have a general sales tax.

Employer Assistance

The state of New Hampshire administers labor and employment issues through the New Hampshire Department of Labor.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance information for employers in New Hampshire is available at this website.  

Unemployment insurance information for workers in New Hampshire is available at this location.

Workers' Compensation

Information for employers in New Hampshire regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the New Hampshire Workers' Compensation Division website.  

Occupational Health & Safety

New Hampshire provides Occupational Health & Safety support through the New Hampshire Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Resources for Starting a Business in New Hampshire