New Hampshire annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
New Hampshire Annual Report Filing
New Hampshire corporations and LLCs file an annual report by April 1 and pay $100, plus a small online processing fee. Nonprofit corporations file a return every five years and pay $25. A $50 late fee applies to the annual report.
At a glance
Who must file in New Hampshire
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in New Hampshire.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
New Hampshire annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | April 1 | $100 + online fee | — |
| LLC | April 1 | $100 + online fee | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | Every 5 years | $25 + online fee | — |
How to file the New Hampshire annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporate Division. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the New Hampshire report is late?
A $50 late fee applies to the New Hampshire annual report. Continued delinquency can lead to administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
New Hampshire filing notes
New Hampshire has a fixed April 1 deadline for corporations and LLCs. Nonprofits are on a five-year cycle, with returns due in years ending in 0 or 5, such as 2025 and 2030.
The filing is handled by the Secretary of State’s Corporate Division and is separate from New Hampshire business tax filings. The report confirms the registered agent and principal office and keeps the entity’s state record current.
New Hampshire annual report questions
Official New Hampshire resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporate Division or your professional adviser before filing.