Annual Report Filing in New Hampshire

Filing fee: $100Deadline: By April 1 each yearFrequency: Annual
Full disclosure: You can file your New Hampshire annual report yourself for just the $100 state fee. The Secretary of Statedoesn't care who submits it. We file it for you at $99 + state fee because most people forget the deadline — not because the form is hard.

New Hampshire Annual Report Cost Summary

Annual report state fee$100
TrueFormed filing service (optional)$99 per filing
Late fee if you miss the deadlineVaries (+ risk of dissolution)
Total cost to stay compliant$100/yr

Compare: ZenBusiness charges $199 for annual report service. LegalZoom charges $99-$149. TrueFormed is $99 + state fee, and if you're a Registered Agent customer we track the deadline automatically.

What is the New Hampshire annual report?

The annual report is a filing required by the New Hampshire Secretary of Stateto confirm your LLC's current information — registered agent, principal address, and members or managers. It's not a financial report or tax return. Think of it as a simple check-in that says "yes, this business still exists and here's our current info."

Step 1: Know your deadline

In New Hampshire, your annual report is due By April 1 each year. Missing this deadline can result in late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution of your LLC. The Secretary of State will not send you a reminder in most cases.

Step 2: Gather your LLC information

Before you start, have the following ready:

  • Your LLC's legal name and any DBAs
  • Principal office address
  • Registered agent name and address in New Hampshire
  • Names and addresses of all members or managers
  • Your filing entity number (from your original Articles of Organization)

Step 3: File online at the Secretary of State portal

Visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State filing portal at quickstart.sos.nh.gov. Search for your LLC, select the annual report option, confirm or update your information, and pay the $100 filing fee.

Step 4: Save your confirmation

After filing, download or print the confirmation. Set a calendar reminder for next year's deadline so you don't forget.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

If you fail to file your annual report in New Hampshire, your LLC can face:

  • Late fees — most states add a penalty for late filings
  • Loss of good standing — you may not be able to get loans, contracts, or licenses
  • Administrative dissolution — the Secretary of State can involuntarily dissolve your LLC, meaning you lose liability protection

Reinstatement after dissolution is possible in most cases but costs more than just filing on time.

New Hampshire tax notes

No income tax on wages. Business profits tax of 7.5% and business enterprise tax of 0.55%.

Need help with your New Hampshire LLC formation too?

See our complete guide to forming an LLC in New Hampshire

Never miss your New Hampshire filing deadline

TrueFormed Registered Agent service ($99/year) tracks your annual report deadline automatically. File as a $99 + state-fee add-on when it comes due.