Short answer: File Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division for $102, and name a New Hampshire registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Secretary of State, Corporation Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in New Hampshire
File Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division ($102). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a New Hampshire registered agent.
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address (no PO boxes) who is available during standard business hours.
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire's foreign LLC registration fee is $102. That's the 16th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so New Hampshire comes in $48 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $102 | 32 of 47 |
| Maine | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 3 of 47 |
| Vermont | $155 | 18 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 27 of 47 |
New Hampshire fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $100 | annual, January 1 to April 1 |
| Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company | $102 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: New Hampshire questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in New Hampshire?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in New Hampshire (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in New Hampshire?
$102 to file Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in New Hampshire?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in New Hampshire. Must maintain a registered agent with a physical New Hampshire street address (no PO boxes) who is available during standard business hours.
Does a foreign LLC file the New Hampshire annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.