New Hampshire LLC Annual Report
Once you have formed your New Hampshire LLC, you must stay on top of your state’s filing deadlines (annual report) in order to stay in good standing and avoid unnecessary fines or penalties.
This article answers the following questions for a New Hampshire LLC:
What Is an Annual Report?
In New Hampshire, an annual report is a regular filing that your limited liability company must complete every year to update your business information, including:
- Principal office address
- Names and addresses of LLC managers or members
The purpose of this report is to keep your business records up to date with the State of New Hampshire. This allows creditors and other interested parties to look up your business address in case they need to contact you. The government uses this information to track the payment of your LLC state taxes.
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How Do I File an Annual Report?
You can file your New Hampshire LLC annual report through the Department of State website. You will need a QuickStart account in order to complete this filing.
File Your New Hampshire Annual Report
File Online or by Mail With New Hampshire QuickStart
File ReportFee: $100
Mailing Address:
Corporation Division
NH Department of State
107 N. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301-4989
Due Date: New Hampshire LLC annual reports are due by April 1 every year.
Late Filings: Any annual report received after April 1 will result in a $50 late fee. Further failure to file an annual report could result in the dissolution of your New Hampshire LLC.
Should I Use a Registered Agent Service?
A registered agent is a person or business nominated by your company to officially receive and send papers on your behalf. By using a registered agent service, you can ensure that your LLC's reports are always filed on time to the appropriate government agency. Here are the three main advantages to using a registered agent service for your LLC:
- Avoid late filing penalties: The Department of State can dissolve a New Hampshire LLC if it does not file an annual report. A registered agent service will notify you when reports are due, and they can also submit the filing for you for an additional fee.
- Gain flexibility: A registered agent service can receive and send documents for your LLC during regular business hours so that you don’t have to be on the job from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week. You can also use a registered agent service to form an LLC in other states where you don't already have an established business presence.
- Maintain privacy: Using a registered agent service allows you to keep your personal address off of public records, ensuring your privacy. Additionally, if someone sues your LLC, the lawsuit will be served to the registered agent’s address rather than your place of business.
Learn more about getting a New Hampshire registered agent by reading our guide.
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