Short answer: $102 to file, about $102 in year one, and about $100 a year after that. Online filing fee for Certificate of Formation.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$102
Online filing fee for Certificate of Formation.
Each year after
$100
Minimum for the annual report, though profitable operations will trigger the 7.5% BPT and 0.55% BET.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $102 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $141 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $102 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $301 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire's LLC filing fee is $102. That's the 24th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so New Hampshire comes in $2 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $102 | 28 of 51 |
| Maine | $175 | 9 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | $520 | 1 of 51 |
| Vermont | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | $156 | 10 of 51 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 23 of 51 |
New Hampshire fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) | $102 | $100 for paper filings submitted by mail; online filings incur an additional $2 electronic handling charge. |
| Annual Report | $100 | annual, January 1 to April 1 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $17 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $17 | $15 by mail or $17 online. |
| Amendment | $37 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 | |
| Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company | $102 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-7) | $35 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 | state |
LLC cost and fees: New Hampshire questions
What is the New Hampshire LLC filing fee?
$102 for Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1). $100 for paper filings submitted by mail; online filings incur an additional $2 electronic handling charge.
How much does a New Hampshire LLC cost per year?
About $100 a year in state fees. Minimum for the annual report, though profitable operations will trigger the 7.5% BPT and 0.55% BET.
Is it cheaper to file a New Hampshire LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in New Hampshire?
Expedited option available for an additional $25 only if documents are hand-delivered in person to the Customer Lobby in Concord.
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.