Yes. New Hampshire state law (Section 293-A:15.07) requires business entities to maintain a registered agent who resides in the state. If you do not appoint a New Hampshire registered agent, you cannot legally conduct business in the state.

How do I look up a business in New Hampshire?

You can find information on any corporation or business entity in New Hampshire or another state by performing a search on the Secretary of State website of the state or territory where that corporation is registered.

Who can be a registered agent in New Hampshire?

Yes, any owner or employee of a business can be its registered agent in New Hampshire as long as they are over the age of 18, and have a street address in New Hampshire. You could also choose to elect a member of your LLC, or even a friend you trust, as long as the person meets these requirements too.

What is NH business tax?

The Business Profits Tax (“BPT”) was enacted in 1970. The tax is assessed on income from conducting business activity within the state at the rate of 7.7% for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2019. Organizations operating a unitary business must use combined reporting in filing their NH return.

What does it mean if a business entity is not in good standing or forfeited?

When your business has been suspended or forfeited, it is not in good standing and loses its rights, powers, and privileges to do business in California. To revive your business and be in good standing, you must: File all past due tax returns. Pay all past due tax balances.

How do you get an EIN number in NH?

Use Federal Form SS-4 from the IRS website at to apply for an FEIN either by mail or by telephone. You can get an FEIN within minutes by calling the Tele-TIN phone number for your state (see below), or you can send the completed Form SS-4 to your local IRS service center to get your FEIN by mail.

Does NH tax capital gains?

AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WY have no state capital gains tax.

Does New Hampshire have a corporate income tax?

No, but New Hampshire businesses are responsible for filing and paying Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax. Owners may also be subject to the 5% Interest/Dividends tax from distributions they received from their corporations.

How to find a corporation in New Hampshire?

You can find information on any corporation or business entity in New Hampshire or another state by performing a search on the Secretary of State website of the state or territory where that corporation is registered. Use the links below to jump straight to the correct search page for New Hampshire or find the page for another state.

How to register a business in New Hampshire?

NH QuickStart lets you maintain your business online. From filing Annual Reports to Entity changes, simply logon to begin maintaining your business. The N.H. Dept. of State Corporation Division continues to update our databases, web experience and mobile applications.

Is the NH Corporation division issuing black and white certificates?

The Corporation Division is now issuing a computer-generated black and white seal on all certificates issued by this office. We no longer issue certificates with a raised gold seal. To use NH QuickStart to create your business, you’ll need to create a NH QuickStart account, it’s easy.

What do you need to know about NH-SOS Corporation?

This Division is a filing agency. If you are a business customer who requires legal or other professional advice, please seek assistance from an attorney, accountant, or other professional to assist you. “A Modern and Friendly Process for Business Creation and Innovation.”