Starting a Business in New Hampshire
LLC filing: $100 | Corp filing: $100 | Business-friendly score: 7.8/10
Business Environment at a Glance
7.8/10
Business-Friendly Score
None (3% on interest and dividends income being phased out)
Income Tax
0%
State Sales Tax
$7.25
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in New Hampshire
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $100 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $100 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $100 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $100 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | None (3% on interest and dividends income being phased out) |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 7.5% Business Profits Tax + 0.55% Business Enterprise Tax |
| State Sales Tax | 0% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 0% |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25/hr |
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New Hampshire Special Requirements
- Annual report required with Secretary of State ($100)
- No state sales tax or general income tax
- Business Profits Tax applies to businesses with gross income over $50K
- Meals and Rooms Tax (8.5%) applies to hospitality businesses
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The state filing fee for an LLC in New Hampshire is $100. Licenses, insurance, equipment and rent usually cost far more: see the full picture for your business type and city.
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