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How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire? (2026)
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $100 and 5 years to $500, above the median state ($335). After formation, the main yearly cost is the annual report at $100.
New Hampshire LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $100 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $100 | every year | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none | official page |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in New Hampshire and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $995. Compare registered agent prices.
New Hampshire deadlines and late penalties
- The annual report and fee are due by April 1 each year, starting the year after the LLC registers.
- Reports and fees received after April 1 add a $50 late fee, and the LLC is listed as not in good standing. After two consecutive years without filing, it is administratively dissolved.
What to know before you file in New Hampshire
- Nothing unusual on the official pages we read.
New Hampshire compared with nearby states
Among nearby states, Vermont costs $165 less over 5 years and Massachusetts costs $2,000 more than New Hampshire. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | $100 | $500 |
| Vermont | $155 | $155 | $45 | $335 |
| Maine | $175 | $175 | $85 | $515 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2,500 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Hampshire?
- The state filing fee is $100. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $100 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in New Hampshire?
- After the first year, state fees average $100 a year: the annual report is $100 every year.
- Is New Hampshire a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years New Hampshire costs $500 in state fees, which ranks 35 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/documents/2023-12/form_llc-1_ · sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies · revenue.nh.gov/taxes-glance/business-taxes · sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/business-faqs