New Hampshire LLC Certificate of Formation (2026)

Learn how to file the New Hampshire LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

New Hampshire calls the main domestic LLC formation filing a Certificate of Formation. The state filing fee is $100, and an electronic filing adds a $2 handling charge.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with New Hampshire Secretary of State, New Hampshire DRA, NHES, IRS, and qualified professionals.

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Item	New Hampshire answer
Formation document	Certificate of Formation
Filing agency	New Hampshire Secretary of State
State filing fee	$100
Electronic handling charge	$2
Registered agent required?	Yes
Registered office	Physical New Hampshire address
Annual report	$100, due April 1
EIN included?	No
Tax registration included?	No

What the Certificate does

The Certificate of Formation creates the New Hampshire LLC record. It does not automatically create:

Operating agreement
EIN
New Hampshire DRA tax accounts
Meals and Rooms license
Tobacco or communications tax license
NH Employment Security employer account
Local license
Professional or industry license
Annual report filing

Information to prepare

Before filing, prepare:

LLC legal name
Registered agent name
Physical New Hampshire registered office
Mailing address
Management information requested by the form
Organizer information
Effective date if different from filing date
Payment method

After approval

Save the approved Certificate of Formation.
Sign the operating agreement.
Get EIN from IRS if needed.
Review DRA Business Profits Tax, Business Enterprise Tax, M&R, tobacco, and communications obligations.
Register with NH Employment Security if hiring.
Check local and professional licenses.
File the annual report by April 1.

Filing FAQ

How much does New Hampshire LLC filing cost?

$100 state filing fee, or $102 when filed electronically because of the $2 handling charge.

Does formation include EIN?

No. EIN is separate and free from IRS.

Does formation include New Hampshire tax registration?

No. DRA registrations and licenses are separate.

Official resources

CostSee New Hampshire LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee New Hampshire LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a New Hampshire LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand New Hampshire registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.AgreementLearn what a New Hampshire LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a New Hampshire LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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