Business finance / New Hampshire LLC Cost Calculator

New Hampshire LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026

Whole number, 1–20

$

Enter a number of at least 0

Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

$

Enter a number of at least 0

For example name reservation, publication, an operating agreement or a DBA.

New Hampshire LLC cost over 3 years
$300.00
$100.00to form
$100.00state fees a year
$0total $300.00
  • Filing fee
  • Annual report
New Hampshire filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$100.00
Annual report × 2 · $100 a year (annual report)$200.00
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$300.00

Electronic payments add a $2 handling charge; reports filed after April 1 pay a $50 late fee.

See breakdown

How the New Hampshire LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in New Hampshire? $100 to file with the state, then $100 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $100 in state fees and three years cost $300. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $100

    New Hampshire charges $100 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $100 a year (annual report)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in New Hampshire. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Electronic payments add a $2 handling charge; reports filed after April 1 pay a $50 late fee.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a New Hampshire LLC with no paid registered agent costs $300 in state fees: the $100 filing fee plus $200 in annual report fees (2 × $100).

New Hampshire LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in New Hampshire?

$100 to form, then $100 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $100 in state fees and three years cost $300. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the New Hampshire LLC filing fee?

$100 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official New Hampshire site on 18 Oct 2026.

Does New Hampshire charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $100 a year (annual report). Electronic payments add a $2 handling charge; reports filed after April 1 pay a $50 late fee.

How much does a New Hampshire LLC cost per year?

$100 a year in state fees, plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does New Hampshire compare with other states?

New Hampshire's filing fee is $100. 18 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 9 others charge the same $100. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: New Hampshire official source · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

Related calculators

LLC cost in other states

Filing fee to form an LLC, checked on each state's official site.