New Hampshire LLC Formation

Start an LLC in New Hampshire: No Income Tax, No Sales Tax

New Hampshire is one of the most tax-friendly states in the entire US for LLC owners. With no personal income tax and no state sales tax, the Granite State offers a unique double-tax advantage found in very few other states. Home to Manchester's growing tech and healthcare economy, Portsmouth's tourism and maritime industries, and a strong small business community, New Hampshire combines low taxes with a straightforward LLC formation process. Brendat handles your Certificate of Formation, EIN, registered agent, and all compliance.

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Step-by-step guide

How to Form an LLC in New Hampshire

Six clear steps. No income tax, no sales tax, no publication requirement. Brendat handles everything while you focus on your business.

Choose a Name for Your New Hampshire LLC

Your New Hampshire LLC name must be unique among all businesses registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State and must include a required designator.

New Hampshire Naming Rules:

Must include: "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."
Cannot use: Words implying a government agency (e.g., "FBI," "State Department")
Restricted words: "Bank," "Insurance," "University" require additional approval
Must be distinguishable: From all existing New Hampshire business names in the SOS database

Name Reservation Available

You can reserve your New Hampshire LLC name for 120 days with the NH SOS for $15. Brendat checks name availability before filing your Certificate of Formation.

Appoint a New Hampshire Registered Agent

Every New Hampshire LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address to receive legal documents and official state notices during regular business hours.

Who can be your registered agent?

Yourself: Must have a physical New Hampshire address and be available during business hours
A trusted individual: Any New Hampshire resident with a physical address
A professional service: Like Brendat: keeps your personal address off public records

Brendat provides registered agent service in New Hampshire

Our New Hampshire address is listed on your Certificate of Formation. Included in Standard and Premium packages.

File Certificate of Formation With the New Hampshire Secretary of State

The Certificate of Formation officially creates your New Hampshire LLC. New Hampshire uses "Certificate of Formation": not "Articles of Organization." You file it with the NH Secretary of State online via NH QuickStart or by mail.

Method	Fee	Processing Time
Online via NH QuickStart	$100	3–5 business days
By Mail	$100	4–6 weeks
Expedited (24-hour)	$100 + $50	Next business day

No publication requirement in New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not require LLCs to publish a formation notice in any newspaper. Once your Certificate of Formation is approved, your LLC is fully formed.

Create an Operating Agreement

New Hampshire does not legally require an operating agreement, but every New Hampshire LLC should have one. It establishes ownership, profit sharing, and management rules and protects your liability shield.

Ownership structure: Each member's percentage and capital contribution
Profit distribution: How and when profits are divided
Management: Who makes decisions and how voting works
Member changes: Process for adding or removing members
Dissolution: Steps to close the LLC if needed

Included in Brendat Standard and Premium

Brendat provides a professionally drafted New Hampshire operating agreement with your formation documents.

Get Your EIN (Employer Identification Number)

An EIN is your LLC's federal tax ID required to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file federal taxes.

US residents: Apply free online at IRS.gov: instant approval
Non-US residents: Apply by fax using IRS Form SS-4: 4-6 weeks
Brendat handles this: Included in Standard and Premium packages

File Your New Hampshire Annual Report

New Hampshire LLCs must file an annual report with the NH Secretary of State every year to maintain good standing. The annual report fee is $100 per year.

Annual report fee: $100/year
Due date: April 1 every year
Filing: Online via NH QuickStart portal
Late penalty: $50 late fee + risk of administrative dissolution

April 1 Deadline: $50 Late Fee if Missed

New Hampshire's $100 annual report is due April 1 every year. A $50 late fee applies if missed. Brendat sends reminders in March so you never miss it.

Transparent pricing

How Much Does a New Hampshire LLC Cost?

Full breakdown. No income tax and no sales tax make New Hampshire one of the most attractive states for LLC owners in New England.

State Filing Fee

$35

One-time Certificate of Formation fee paid to the New Hampshire Secretary of State via NH QuickStart portal

Annual Report Fee

$100/yr

Due April 1 every year. $50 late fee if missed. Filed online via NH QuickStart portal

Personal Income Tax

No personal income tax in New Hampshire. LLC pass-through income is not taxed at the state level for most LLC owners

State Sales Tax

None

New Hampshire has no state sales tax. One of only five states in the US with this advantage

Registered Agent

Included in Brendat Standard and Premium packages. Every NH LLC must maintain a registered agent

Publication Requirement

Free from the IRS. Included in Brendat Standard and Premium packages

Total with Brendat Standard Plan

$149 + $100 state fee

$149 Brendat + $100 NH state fee. Annual report $100/year from year 2. No income tax. No sales tax.

Choose your plan

New Hampshire LLC Formation Packages

All packages include accurate, state-specific filing. No income tax. No sales tax.

Basic

Brendat service fee

+ $100 New Hampshire state fee

Get Started Free

Articles of Organization filed
Name availability check
Email support
Digital copy of filed documents

Standard

$149

Brendat service fee

+ $100 New Hampshire state fee

Start for $149 →

Everything in Basic
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Operating Agreement
Registered Agent (1 year)
April 1 annual report reminders
Priority processing

Premium

$299

Brendat service fee

+ $100 New Hampshire state fee

Get Premium

Everything in Standard
Business bank account setup
Compliance calendar & reminders
Annual report filing (year 1)
Dedicated account manager
Phone & priority support

State Comparison

Is New Hampshire the Right State for Your LLC?

New Hampshire is best if you live or operate there. Here's how it compares to neighboring New England states.

Feature	New Hampshire	Maine	Vermont	Massachusetts
State Filing Fee	$100	$100	$125	$500
Annual Report Fee	$100/yr	$85/yr	$35/yr	$10/yr
Personal Income Tax	None	5.8%-7.15%	3.35%-8.75%	5% flat
State Sales Tax	None	None	6%	6.25%
Publication Required	None	None	None	None
Best For	NH businesses	ME businesses	ID businesses	MA businesses

New Hampshire vs Massachusetts: zero income tax vs 5% + zero sales tax vs 6.25%

For New England entrepreneurs with flexibility on where to operate, New Hampshire's double tax advantage is significant. No personal income tax and no sales tax is a rare combination found in only a handful of US states.

Why choose us

Why 10,000+ Entrepreneurs Choose Brendat

Fast Filing

We submit your Certificate of Formation within 1 business day of your order. Standard processing takes 3-5 business days. 24-hour expedited available for $50 extra.

Non-Residents Welcome

No citizenship or residency required. We assist international entrepreneurs with the full process including EIN via IRS Form SS-4.

No Income Tax. No Sales Tax.

New Hampshire's double tax advantage is one of the best in the country. Brendat helps you form your LLC correctly so you can take full advantage of NH's tax-friendly environment from day one.

100% Accuracy Guarantee

Every filing is reviewed before submission. If the NH SOS rejects your documents due to our error, we fix it at no charge.

April 1 Reminders

New Hampshire's $100 annual report is due April 1 every year. We send reminders in March so you never miss it or the $50 late fee.

Real Support

Reach our team at (303) 246-8693 or by email. Plain English answers, no jargon, no runaround.

Our reviews

What Our New Hampshire LLC Customers Say

Kevin M.

Manchester, NH

"No income tax was the deciding factor for my consulting LLC. Brendat got the Certificate of Formation filed without any back and forth. Approved in 4 days."

Sarah T.

Portsmouth, NH

"Was comparing NH vs Vermont for my small business. NH made sense on taxes. Process was clean, EIN and registered agent sorted alongside the filing. "

Daniel R.

Concord, NH

"April 1 reminder came through on time. The $50 late fee for missing a $100 report is avoidable: glad Brendat keeps track of that."

Common questions

New Hampshire LLC — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about forming and running an LLC in New Hampshire.

Still have questions?

(303) 246-8693

Does New Hampshire have income tax for LLCs?

New Hampshire has no personal income tax. For single-member LLCs and multi-member LLCs taxed as pass-throughs, members do not pay state income tax on LLC profits. Note: New Hampshire does have a Business Profits Tax (BPT) of 7.5% on business income over $50,000. Most small LLCs fall below this threshold. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

Does New Hampshire have a sales tax?

No. New Hampshire is one of only five US states with no state sales tax. This applies to all retail purchases within New Hampshire. Combined with no personal income tax, this makes New Hampshire one of the most tax-friendly states for LLC owners in the Northeast.

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

The New Hampshire state filing fee is $100 (Certificate of Formation). Brendat's service starts at $0 (Basic) or $149 (Standard). Total first-year cost with Standard is $249. New Hampshire's annual report is $100/year due April 1. A $50 late fee applies if missed.

What is a Certificate of Formation in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire calls its LLC formation document the "Certificate of Formation": what most other states call "Articles of Organization." The function is identical: it's the document filed with the NH Secretary of State that officially creates your LLC. Brendat files the correct document for your state automatically.

What is New Hampshire's annual report deadline?

New Hampshire LLCs must file an annual report by April 1 every year via the NH QuickStart portal. The fee is $100/year. A $50 late fee applies if missed, and continued non-filing risks administrative dissolution of your LLC. Brendat sends reminders every March.

Can a non-US resident form a New Hampshire LLC?

Yes. No US citizenship or residency is required. Non-residents need a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire address: Brendat provides this. For EIN, non-residents apply by fax using IRS Form SS-4. Brendat assists with the complete process.

Ready to Start Your New Hampshire LLC?

No income tax. No sales tax. $100 to form, $100/year to maintain. Brendat handles your Certificate of Formation, EIN, registered agent, and April 1 compliance reminders.

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