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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in New Hampshire (2026)
Filing an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 in state fees. The fastest route listed is in-person expedite of a pending filing, +$25 on top of the filing fee ($125 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in New Hampshire
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Up to 5 business days (Sept 29, 2026) | $100 |
| Fast, no extra fee | None listed | — |
| Paid lane | In-person expedite of a pending filing | $125 |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $100 afterwards.
What the New Hampshire Secretary of State says
QuickStart announcement: "As of 9/29/26, processing time for business filings may run up to 5 business days. Today, we are processing filings received on 9/26/26. Filings currently pending (status of HOLD) may be expedited in-person in our Customer Lobby (8:30am to 4:00pm M-F) for an additional fee of $25." FAQ: "expedited service is available in person in our Customer Lobby for an additional $25 fee."
Processing and expedite, read October 1, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in New Hampshire?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $100, with the state’s stated turnaround of up to 5 business days (sept 29, 2026).
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in New Hampshire?
The fastest route listed is in-person expedite of a pending filing, +$25 on top of the filing fee ($125 all in).
How much does it cost to expedite a New Hampshire LLC?
The state lists 1 option: in-person expedite of a pending filing (+$25).
Sources
- N.H. RSA 304-C:31 (New Hampshire Revised Limited Liability Company Act — certificate of formation); fee set by RSA 304-C:191 (multira state research spine): gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/xxviii/304-C/304-C-191.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies, checked October 1, 2026
- New Hampshire formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-191.htm, checked October 1, 2026
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/file-annual-report, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-194.htm, checked August 12, 2026
- New Hampshire registered agent statute (N.H. RSA 304-C:36): gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/xxviii/304-C/304-C-36.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- New Hampshire processing and expedite (New Hampshire Secretary of State, official page read): quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/Account/LandingPage, checked October 1, 2026
- New Hampshire Secretary of State: www.sos.nh.gov/, checked October 20, 2026