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Corporation Filing Fees in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, filing articles of incorporation costs $100 and the annual report costs $100.

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New Hampshire at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100
Annual report fee
$100
A $50 late filing fee applies.
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in New Hampshire

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in New Hampshire?

Articles of incorporation fee in New Hampshire: $100.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in New Hampshire?

Annual report fee in New Hampshire: $100. A $50 late filing fee applies.

How often does a corporation in New Hampshire have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in New Hampshire: Every year.

Where do the New Hampshire corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from N.H. Rev. Stat. 293-A:1.22. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The fee section was last amended in 2023 (2023, 170:8, 9, effective November 1, 2023).

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.