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How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $102 in state fees. After that, New Hampshire charges $100 a year for the New Hampshire annual report. Five-year state total: $602. As of October 2026.
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Every cost of a New Hampshire LLC, in the order you pay it
Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.
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Filing fee to form the LLC
Day oneNew Hampshire charges $102 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on New Hampshire's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.
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Registered agent
Optional cost$0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. New Hampshire registered agent rules.
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EIN from the IRS
FreeThe IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.
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Licenses and sales tax
Varies by businessLicense fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at New Hampshire QuickStart. New Hampshire sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.
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The yearly state filing
Every yearThe New Hampshire annual report is due April 1 every year, with a state fee of $100. New Hampshire annual report details and free reminders.
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Certificate of good standing
When a bank asksBanks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. New Hampshire calls it a Certificate of Good Standing and charges $5. How to order it in New Hampshire.
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Closing the LLC later
At the endDissolving the LLC: New Hampshire's fee is $35. How to dissolve an LLC in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire LLC costs, yourself or with us
| Cost | File it yourself | With Vermilion Vitez |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire filing fee (paid to the state) | $102 | $102 |
| Filing service, operating agreement included | $0 | $123.75 |
| Registered agent, per year (optional) | $0 if you serve yourself | $74.25 |
| EIN | Free from the IRS | Free, or $41.25 if we get it |
| New Hampshire annual report | $100 | $100 |
| New Hampshire state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees) | $602 | $602 |
State fees: New Hampshire filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $100, due April 1.
New Hampshire's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.
Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $102 in state fees. After that, New Hampshire charges $100 a year for the New Hampshire annual report. Five-year state total: $602.
Is there a yearly fee for a New Hampshire LLC?
Yes. The New Hampshire annual report costs $100 and is due April 1 every year.
Can I form a New Hampshire LLC for just the state fee?
Yes. File it yourself with New Hampshire's business filing office and pay only the $102 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.
What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a New Hampshire LLC?
$123.75 plus New Hampshire's $102, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($232.81). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.
What other costs come later for a New Hampshire LLC?
Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.
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