Form your company in New Hampshire

Why form an LLC in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire is a genuinely low-tax state — as of Jan 1, 2025 it has no individual income tax at all after repealing its Interest & Dividends tax — but it is only worth choosing if you actually operate here; a remote or non-US founder gains nothing over Wyoming or New Mexico and takes on a business-level profits tax at scale.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The New Hampshire Secretary of State charges roughly $100 ($102 online) to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about $100/yr report (due April 1). No personal income tax; watch the business-level BPT (7.5% on net profits above the ~$109k threshold) and BET once revenue scales. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $100 ($102 online) (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: $100/yr report (due April 1)
• Typical processing time: Same day–1 wk online

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in New Hampshire: None. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated low.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in New Hampshire

• No individual income tax of any kind since the Interest & Dividends tax repeal (effective Jan 1, 2025)
• No general state sales tax
• Low, flat costs: $100 to form and $100/yr annual report
• Straightforward online filing via NH QuickStart

Things to weigh

• Business-level Business Profits Tax (7.5%) and Business Enterprise Tax can apply once gross income/enterprise value crosses filing thresholds
• Annual report is mandatory by April 1 or a $50 late fee applies
• Not anonymous — manager/member and principal-office details are on the public filing
• No advantage over Wyoming/NM for a founder who does not operate in-state

Banking for your New Hampshire LLC

Banking is not restricted by forming in New Hampshire; a NH LLC can open a US account with Mercury, Wise, Relay or many traditional banks. Non-US owners complete the usual KYC/beneficial-owner identity checks regardless of state.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is New Hampshire right for you?

Best for: Founders based in or near New Hampshire. If you operate physically in New Hampshire, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose New Hampshire, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.