How much does an LLC cost in New Hampshire?
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 in state filing fees, then $100/year to maintain. With File.Business, that's your total cost in year 1: we charge No state-fee markup and registered agent is free year 1.
New Hampshire LLC cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $200 (state only, RA free) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 with a major filing service (typical) | $449 ($249 their Basic tier) |
| 3-year cost with File.Business | $598 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after) |
| 3-year cost with a major filing service | $1165 (their RA ~$159/yr) |
New Hampshire LLC cost breakdown
| Item | New Hampshire cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $100 | Once at formation |
| Annual report fee | $100 | Every year |
| Registered agent service | $0 year 1, then $99/yr | Annual |
| Expedited filing (optional) | +$50 | Once |
| Federal EIN | $0 (IRS direct) | Once |
| BOI report filing | $0 federal + $99 our service | Once + updates |
| Operating agreement template | $0 free | Once |
| Privacy / identity protection (optional) | $25-$125 | Annual |
| File.Business service fee | $0 | Always |
Hidden costs to watch for
- Service-fee markups. Competitors often charge $99 to $499 to "form" your LLC on top of the New Hampshire state fee. We don't.
- Registered agent renewal jumps. Year 1 is often advertised as "free" then jumps to $159 to $300/year. Our renewal is $99/year, locked.
- Annual report reminders sold as add-ons. Tracking the New Hampshire annual deadline is included free with Pro.
- Document storage fees. Document vault is free on Pro plan.
- "Premium" tiers for things that should be free. Operating agreement, EIN, BOI report are not premium services; we include them.
Form your New Hampshire LLC for $100 total
State filing fee only. No state-fee markup. Free registered agent year 1. Free operating agreement. Free EIN filing. BOI Report ($249 one-time). Start my New Hampshire LLC
New Hampshire LLC cost FAQ
What is the minimum cost to start an LLC in New Hampshire?
$100 in New Hampshire state filing fees. Nothing else is required at formation.
What is the annual cost to maintain an LLC in New Hampshire?
$100/year for the New Hampshire annual report. Plus $99/year for registered agent (free in year 1).
Are there hidden fees?
Not with File.Business. We pass through state fees at cost. No service fees, no upsells disguised as required services.
How much does LegalZoom charge to form a New Hampshire LLC?
LegalZoom's "Basic" plan is typically $249-$299 on top of the $100 state fee, totaling $349-$399. We charge $100 total.
What it actually costs to form your business
Pick your state. We show our service price, the state's filing fee, and your year-one total. No hidden costs.
How we deliver, end-to-end.
Four-step path from request to confirmation. State and IRS turnaround varies; our steps run in parallel where possible to compress the timeline.
Intake + scope
You tell us what you need through a short intake form (or a call for complex matters). We confirm scope, surface any gating issues (deadlines, missing documents, entity status), and quote any state fees that pass through at cost.
Prepare + verify
Our specialists draft the filing, verify entity details against state databases, run internal QA, and route any items needing your sign-off. You see drafts before anything gets submitted.
File with the authority
We submit directly to the state Secretary of State, FinCEN, IRS, USPTO, or whichever authority your filing requires. We pay state fees at cost and track the submission identifier in your account.
Confirmation + vault
Stamped certificate, IRS notice, or filing receipt arrives in your SOC 2 encrypted document vault the moment we receive it. Next filing deadline auto-added to your compliance calendar where applicable.
Built on the same infrastructure used by 220,000+ businesses.
SOC 2 Type II audited
Independent annual security audit covering access control, change management, incident response, and data handling. Current report on request.
All 51 US jurisdictions
Every state plus DC plus Puerto Rico - direct filings, not third-party reseller. We hold registered-agent qualifications in every state we operate.
Deadline guarantee
If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. Specific to each plan and the filings it includes.
4.9 from 8,200+ verified reviews
Independently verified by Trustpilot + Google + our own NPS infrastructure. Customer success team within reach by email, chat, or phone.
60-day money-back promise
Change your mind in the first 60 days and we refund our service fee in full. State filing fees pass through at cost and are non-refundable once paid to the state.
E&O insured
Errors and omissions coverage protects you from service errors. Carrier and certificate available on request for enterprise clients.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent
Most orderedRequired for every registered business entity in every state.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline.
Annual Report Filing
RecommendedAuto-file your state annual report. Never miss a deadline.
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.