New Hampshire LLC Annual Report: Due Date, Fee and What Happens If You Miss It
New Hampshire LLCs file a Annual Report with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division, every year. The state fee is $100. File the annual report and pay the $100 fee between January 1 and April 1 every year. A $50 late fee applies to any report or payment received after April 1, and the Secretary of State does not waive it.
How the Annual Report works in New Hampshire
Every New Hampshire LLC files an Annual Report with the Secretary of State's Corporation Division, and the deadline is the same for everyone: April 1. The filing season opens January 1, the fee is $100, and the first report is due in the calendar year after the LLC registers, no matter what month it formed. A report or payment that arrives on April 2 costs an extra $50, and the Secretary of State has said the late fee cannot be waived. Late filers are flagged as Not in Good Standing right away, which can show up on certificates of good standing requested by banks or lenders. Most owners file through NH QuickStart using the LLC's business ID. Each winter the Secretary of State warns about mailers from private companies that imitate the annual report notice and charge far more than $100. The report is separate from the Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax, which go to the Department of Revenue Administration.
First report: The first annual report is due by April 1 of the calendar year after the year the LLC registered with the Secretary of State.
When your Annual Report is due: worked examples
| If the LLC was formed | The report is due |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | April 1, 2027 (first), then every April 1 |
| August 20, 2026 | April 1, 2027 (first), then every April 1 |
| December 5, 2026 | April 1, 2027 (first), then every April 1 |
Next statewide deadline after October 30, 2026: April 1, 2027. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, check whether New Hampshire moves it to the next business day.
If you miss the deadline
- A $50 late fee applies to any report or payment received after April 1, and the Secretary of State does not waive it.
- An LLC that misses April 1 is placed in Not in Good Standing status; if annual report fees or penalties remain unpaid for 2 consecutive years (more than 60 days after they are due), the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve it under RSA 304-C:136, ending its authority to transact business in New Hampshire.
- Fixing a dissolved or forfeited LLC is covered in our New Hampshire LLC reinstatement guide.
How to file the New Hampshire Annual Report
- Online through NH QuickStart (the Secretary of State's business portal) using the LLC's business ID, with payment by card or electronic check; paper filing is also accepted.
- What becomes public: Principal office and mailing addresses, registered agent, and the names and addresses of managers or members.
- Filed or paid alongside it: The annual report is separate from New Hampshire's Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax, which are filed with the Department of Revenue Administration when the LLC's gross business income or receipts exceed the statutory thresholds.
- Official filing page: file with the state
What New Hampshire charges over five years
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation filing fee | $100 |
| Annual Report fees, years 1-5 | $500 |
| State filing fees, five years | $600 |
Counts only the formation fee and the Annual Report fee. The annual report is separate from New Hampshire's Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax, which are filed with the Department of Revenue Administration when the LLC's gross business income or receipts exceed the statutory thresholds. Registered agent service, if you use one, typically adds $100 to $300 a year.
New Hampshire compared with nearby states
| State | Filing | Fee | Due | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | Annual Report | $100 | April 1 each year | $50 |
| Maine | Annual Report | $85 | June 1 each year | $50 |
| Vermont | Annual Report | $45 | March 31 for calendar-year LLCs | See rules |
| Massachusetts | Annual Report | $500 | Anniversary date | See rules |
Mistakes New Hampshire owners make
- Assuming the report is due on the formation anniversary, when every New Hampshire LLC shares the April 1 deadline.
- Paying a private compliance mailer that imitates the state notice instead of filing the $100 report directly on NH QuickStart.
- Expecting the $50 late fee to be waived for a report filed a few days after April 1.
- Believing the annual report satisfies Business Profits Tax or Business Enterprise Tax obligations with the Department of Revenue Administration.
New Hampshire LLC annual report: questions
When is the New Hampshire LLC annual report due?
Every New Hampshire LLC files by April 1 each year, regardless of when it was formed. Filing opens January 1. The first report is due April 1 of the year after the LLC registered, so a company formed in mid-2026 files its first report between January 1 and April 1, 2027.
What happens if I file my New Hampshire annual report on April 2?
The Secretary of State adds a $50 late fee to the $100 filing fee, and the office does not waive it. The LLC is also marked Not in Good Standing until the report and both fees are paid, which can cause problems if a bank or buyer asks for a certificate of good standing.
Is the letter offering to file my New Hampshire annual report from the state?
Often it is not. The Secretary of State regularly warns that private companies send official-looking solicitations that charge much more than the $100 statutory fee. The state's own filing system is NH QuickStart, where the report can be filed directly with the business ID.
- sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/business-faqs
- sos.nh.gov/business-status-definitions
- sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-136.htm
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-138.htm
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-145.htm
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-191.htm
- sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/docs/02-10-26-secretary-of-state-warns-
Related: How to start an LLC in New Hampshire · Reinstating a New Hampshire LLC · Annual report fees in every state · LLC costs compared
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Last reviewed October 30, 2026 against the sources listed above. Figures marked † could not be confirmed on an official page; check them with the state before relying on them. General information, not legal or tax advice.