Best New Hampshire LLC Formation Service in 2026

New Hampshire is the rare US state with no general sales tax and no personal income tax on wages — but it makes up for it with a Business Profits Tax (BPT, 7.5%) and a Business Enterprise Tax (BET, 0.55%) once you cross certain revenue thresholds. The Certificate of Formation is $102 and the annual report is $100/year, putting NH in the affordable mid-tier for LLC maintenance.

The service you pick decides EIN turnaround, banking handoff, and whether you stay on top of NH's annual report deadline. We've used the major providers — here's the honest comparison.

Quick verdict

Service	Best for	Filing fee (NH)	Service fee	Reg. Agent	EIN included	Non-US friendly
Doola	Non-US founders, one-person company	$102	from $297 (Starter)	✅ 1 yr	✅ (incl. SS-4 paper filing)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Northwest	US residents wanting privacy	$102	$39 + state	✅ 1 yr	❌ (+$50)	⭐⭐⭐
ZenBusiness	US residents, low budget	$102	$0 (Starter)	✅ 1 yr	❌ (+$99)	⭐⭐
LegalZoom	Brand recognition	$102	$0 (Basic)	$249/yr	❌ (+$79)	⭐⭐
Bizee (formerly IncFile)	US residents, free starter	$102	$0 + state	✅ 1 yr	❌ (+$70)	⭐⭐
DIY (NH QuickStart)	US founders with SSN	$102	$0	❌ ($125+/yr separately)	DIY (free with SSN)	⭐

Our recommendation for non-US founders: Doola — bundles LLC + EIN (with SS-4 paper filing for non-SSN founders) + Registered Agent + US business address + Mercury Bank introduction.

Disclosure: We have an affiliate relationship with Doola — code LLCCLASS10 gives 10% off and supports our work at no extra cost to you.

New Hampshire LLC basics

Filing fee: $102 (Certificate of Formation, one-time, filed online via NH QuickStart)
Annual report: $100/year, due April 1 every year
State income tax: No personal income tax on wages. BUT — Business Profits Tax (BPT, 7.5%) kicks in if your LLC has gross receipts above $109,000; Business Enterprise Tax (BET, 0.55%) kicks in above $298,000 in enterprise value. Most small one-person LLCs are under both thresholds.
Privacy: Registered Agent address is public; member information generally not required on the Certificate
Processing: 7–10 business days for both online and mail filings

The BPT and BET thresholds matter. NH gets sold as "tax free" by registered agent companies, but once you cross ~$109K gross, NH's combined business taxes can be steeper than picking a tax-neutral state and paying federal-only. Run the actual numbers — see our best state for LLC comparison.

Service-by-service breakdown

1. Doola — best for non-US founders forming a New Hampshire LLC

Pricing: Starter $297/yr, Total Compliance $799/yr
What's included: LLC filing + EIN (handles SS-4 paper filing for non-SSN founders) + Registered Agent (1 year) + US business address + Mercury Bank introduction
Turnaround: 2–4 weeks for non-US founders (EIN bottleneck), 2–3 weeks for US founders (NH's online processing is slow vs. e.g. Mississippi)
Why we use it: One dashboard for LLC + EIN + RA + bank. The Total Compliance plan handles the April 1 annual report so you don't trip on the $100/year filing.
Caveat: NH's BPT/BET means founders crossing six-figure revenue should consult a tax professional regardless of formation service.

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2. Northwest Registered Agent — best for US residents who value privacy

Pricing: $39 service fee + $102 state filing + $125/yr registered agent (after year 1)
What's included: LLC filing + 1 year registered agent + privacy-by-default
EIN: NOT included, +$50
Why pick: Solid US support, reliable annual report reminders
Why skip for non-US: No SS-4 paper filing

3. ZenBusiness — US founders on a budget

Pricing: Free Starter (state fee only), Pro $199, Premium $349
EIN: +$99
Caveat: Year-2 upsells

4. LegalZoom — brand recognition, expensive

Pricing: Basic $0 + state, Pro $249, Premium $349
EIN: +$79
Why pick: Brand for US investor optics
Why skip: Total cost of ownership is high relative to NH's modest state fees

5. Bizee (formerly IncFile) — free starter

Pricing: Free + state, Gold $199, Platinum $299
EIN: +$70
Caveat: Annual report tracking is weak; missing the April 1 deadline triggers penalties

6. DIY — for founders with US SSN, address, and patience

Cost: $102 state filing + ~$125/yr registered agent + EIN free via IRS online (with SSN)
Why pick: Pure cost optimization
Why skip if non-US: SS-4 paper filing kill switch

Step-by-step New Hampshire LLC formation

Choose a name — must include "Limited Liability Company", "L.L.C.", or "LLC". Check availability at the NH Business Name Search.
Designate a Registered Agent — must have a physical New Hampshire street address. PO boxes not allowed.
File the Certificate of Formation — $102 to the NH Secretary of State, online via NH QuickStart or by mail.
Get EIN from IRS — free online for US residents with SSN (5 minutes). Non-US founders file SS-4 by fax/mail (4–8 weeks).
Open a US business bank account — Mercury Bank; 3-hour approval once your LLC and EIN are clean.
File the Annual Report — $100, due April 1 every year, filed online via NH QuickStart.
Register for BPT/BET if applicable — if you exceed the gross receipts or enterprise value thresholds, register with the NH Department of Revenue Administration.

FAQ

Is New Hampshire really tax-free for LLCs?
Only on personal wages. The Business Profits Tax (BPT, 7.5%) and Business Enterprise Tax (BET, 0.55%) both apply to LLCs above their respective thresholds (~$109K and ~$298K gross/enterprise value). For very small LLCs under those thresholds, NH is effectively tax-free at the state level.

Is New Hampshire good for a non-US founder?
It can be — the modest $102 filing + $100/year annual report is reasonable, and there's no state personal income tax on wages. But the BPT/BET means it stops being tax-advantageous once you scale. Compare with Wyoming first.

What happens if I miss the April 1 annual report?
The NH Secretary of State imposes late fees and eventually administratively dissolves the LLC. Dissolution kills your limited liability — set 3 calendar reminders or use a service with compliance tracking.

Does New Hampshire require a business license?
No general state-level business license, but city/town and industry-specific licenses may apply (e.g. retail, professional services).

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