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LLC formation services compared in New Hampshire (2026)
The New Hampshire filing fee is $100. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $299 in year 1; the other four services range from $100 to $349.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in New Hampshire
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $100 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $139 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $199 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $299 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $349 |
New Hampshire filing details
- State filing fee
- $100
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company (LLC-1)
- Filed with
- New Hampshire Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $100
- Registered agent
- Required. A New Hampshire resident, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State, whose office is the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $100 state fee = $299 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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New Hampshire questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Hampshire with a service?
In year 1, from $100 (Bizee) to $349 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and New Hampshire’s $100 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $299.
What does New Hampshire charge to file an LLC?
$100, paid to the New Hampshire Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company (LLC-1). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a New Hampshire LLC?
Yes. A New Hampshire resident, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State, whose office is the registered office.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- N.H. RSA 304-C:31 (New Hampshire Revised Limited Liability Company Act — certificate of formation); fee set by RSA 304-C:191 (multira state research spine): gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/xxviii/304-C/304-C-191.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies, checked October 1, 2026
- New Hampshire formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-191.htm, checked October 1, 2026
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/file-annual-report, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-194.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire registered agent statute (N.H. RSA 304-C:36): gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/xxviii/304-C/304-C-36.htm, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).