How to Form an LLC in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is not instant, despite what the receipt suggests. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $199 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $299 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) |
| You receive | Certificate of Formation |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the New Hampshire Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
How long it takes
New Hampshire is not instant, despite what the receipt suggests. You get a copy of the filing as submitted straight away, but the company sits on hold until a member of staff reviews it. We wait for it to flip to good standing and deliver your documents then. New Hampshire does not sell a priority tier online, so expedited buys faster preparation and filing on our side.
Where New Hampshire filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in New Hampshire, in plain English.
- The instant receipt does not mean you are formed
- New Hampshire marks the transaction as processed and hands you a copy of the form as submitted, while the register still shows the company on hold pending review. It is a genuinely easy thing to misread. We only deliver documents once the state has actually approved the filing.
- A NAICS industry code is required
- New Hampshire makes you pick an industry classification down to a six-digit code as part of the filing. We choose one that fits your described business; tell us if your industry is unusual or regulated.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Formation from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as New Hampshire issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your New Hampshire LLC — $199One price. The New Hampshire state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the New Hampshire state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $299. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire is not instant, despite what the receipt suggests. You get a copy of the filing as submitted straight away, but the company sits on hold until a member of staff reviews it. We wait for it to flip to good standing and deliver your documents then.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Formation from the New Hampshire Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in New Hampshire?
- Yes. Every New Hampshire LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.