What happens if I file my New Hampshire LLC annual report late?

Filing your New Hampshire LLC annual report after the April 1 deadline triggers a statutory late fee. RSA 304-C:191, II(f) adds "an additional late filing fee in the amount of $50" for failure or refusal to file the annual report or pay the fee on or before April 1, so a late report costs $150 rather than $100. It is a single flat fee, not a daily or monthly charge. An LLC that simply stops filing is subject to administrative dissolution, and reinstatement then costs $135 under RSA 304-C:138, I, or $500 for late reinstatement under RSA 304-C:145, I. Dissolution affects your ability to conduct business, enforce contracts, and rely on the entity's liability protection. If you have missed the deadline, file through the Secretary of State at sos.nh.gov without delay and pay the $100 report fee plus the $50 late fee to preserve your LLC's active status.

How do I file my New Hampshire LLC annual report?

You can file your New Hampshire LLC annual report online through the New Hampshire Secretary of State's business services portal or on paper with the Division of Corporations. Both channels are accepted, and the fee is the same $100 either way under RSA 304-C:191. The report asks for your LLC's name, registered agent information, and principal place of business. The filing window runs from January 1 to April 1 each year. Note that the annual report is a different filing from the Certificate of Formation, which is form LLC-1; do not use the formation form for your report. Online filing gives you immediate email confirmation, which matters because New Hampshire publishes no standard processing time for either channel. Missing April 1 adds a $50 late fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), and an LLC that stops filing altogether faces administrative dissolution. Visit sos.nh.gov and open the business entity filing tool to begin.

How much does it cost to file a New Hampshire LLC annual report?

The filing fee for a New Hampshire LLC annual report is $100, payable to the New Hampshire Secretary of State when you submit your report. This fee applies to all domestic LLCs and must accompany your filing to the Division of Corporations. The $100 annual fee is separate from Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax, which apply at the entity level depending on your LLC's income. New Hampshire requires the report between January 1 and April 1 each year, not on your formation anniversary. Missing April 1 adds a single $50 late filing fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), taking the report to $150. It is not a per-month penalty. There is no special annual report form number to hunt for. You submit the annual report for limited liability companies with your payment either online through the Secretary of State's portal or by mail, and online filing gives you immediate confirmation. To stay compliant, set a calendar reminder for early January and gather your business information well before April 1. Visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State website at sos.nh.gov to file online or request the paper form with instructions.

When is the deadline for New Hampshire LLC annual reports?

New Hampshire LLC annual reports are due between January 1 and April 1 each year, filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Division of Corporations under RSA 304-C:194. It is a fixed statewide window rather than an anniversary date. One exception matters and is easy to miss. RSA 304-C:194, III(a) makes your first report due between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the calendar year you formed, but III(b) provides that an LLC formed between December 1 of the preceding year and April 1 of the current year is not required to file an annual report that year. An LLC formed in December 2026 therefore skips 2027 entirely and files its first annual report in the January 1 to April 1, 2028 window. The fee is $100. Missing April 1 adds a flat $50 late filing fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), for $150 total, and an LLC that keeps not filing can be administratively dissolved, with reinstatement at $135 or $500 for late reinstatement. To be safe, file your report and payment at least two weeks before April 1, since New Hampshire publishes no standard processing time.

Are there any exemptions from filing annual reports in New Hampshire?

Generally, all active LLCs in New Hampshire must file annual reports with the Secretary of State. There are no exemptions based on LLC size, revenue, or member count. There is one timing exemption written into the statute: under RSA 304-C:194, III(b), an LLC formed between December 1 and April 1 is not required to file an annual report that year, which is a genuine $100 saving for a December formation. LLCs that have been formally dissolved, administratively dissolved, or merged into another entity also do not file. If your LLC is administratively dissolved for failing to file, you must reinstate it before resuming operations, at $135 under RSA 304-C:138, I, or $500 for late reinstatement under RSA 304-C:145, I, alongside the outstanding report fees. For LLCs in uncertain status, check your entity's status through the Secretary of State's business search at sos.nh.gov before assuming you are exempt from filing.

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New Hampshire LLC Annual Report Filing Guide

File between January 1 and April 1 each year. The fee is $100, a late report costs $150, and an LLC formed between December 1 and April 1 skips that year's report entirely.

By Edmond Hui · Last updated: August 2026

New Hampshire LLC annual reports are due April 1 and cost $100 to file. See details below.

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Step diagram for filing the New Hampshire LLC annual report, $100 filing fee, due April 1. — Filing the New Hampshire annual report, with the state's own fee and deadline. Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State.

Annual Report at a Glance

Due Date	April 1
Fee	$100
Filing Method	Online or mail
Late Penalty	$50 additional late filing fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), making a late report $150. An LLC that stops filing is also subject to administrative dissolution
Sos Filing Url	https://www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0

How to File

1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current information including registered agent details, principal office address, member or manager information, and any changes from the previous year. Check your formation date first: under RSA 304-C:194, III(b), an LLC formed between December 1 and April 1 is not required to file an annual report that year.
2
Access the New Hampshire Secretary of State Website
Visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State website at sos.nh.gov and navigate to the business services section to find the annual report filing portal.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out the annual report with your LLC's current information, including any updates to addresses, registered agent, or management structure that occurred during the reporting period. The filing window runs from January 1 to April 1.
4
Pay the $100 Filing Fee
Submit the $100 annual report fee using the accepted payment methods. Online filings typically accept credit cards, while mail submissions may require checks. RSA 304-C:191, II(f) adds a $50 late filing fee if the report or the fee is not in by April 1, so a late report costs $150.
5
Submit and Confirm Filing
Submit your completed annual report and retain confirmation of filing. New Hampshire publishes no standard processing time, so keep your submission receipt and verify your entity status rather than assuming same-day posting.

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This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. It reports what each state publishes about filing deadlines, fees, and the consequences of missing them, with the sources this page cites. It cannot tell you what your own company owes: the date turns on when and where you formed, states change these rules between our reviews, and in several states an entity-level tax falls due in a year when no report does. Confirm your own dates with the filing office named on this page before you rely on one here, because the penalty for missing a deadline can be administrative dissolution of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Filing your New Hampshire LLC annual report after the April 1 deadline triggers a statutory late fee. RSA 304-C:191, II(f) adds "an additional late filing fee in the amount of $50" for failure or refusal to file the annual report or pay the fee on or before April 1, so a late report costs $150 rather than $100. It is a single flat fee, not a daily or monthly charge. An LLC that simply stops filing is subject to administrative dissolution, and reinstatement then costs $135 under RSA 304-C:138, I, or $500 for late reinstatement under RSA 304-C:145, I. Dissolution affects your ability to conduct business, enforce contracts, and rely on the entity's liability protection. If you have missed the deadline, file through the Secretary of State at sos.nh.gov without delay and pay the $100 report fee plus the $50 late fee to preserve your LLC's active status.
: You can file your New Hampshire LLC annual report online through the New Hampshire Secretary of State's business services portal or on paper with the Division of Corporations. Both channels are accepted, and the fee is the same $100 either way under RSA 304-C:191. The report asks for your LLC's name, registered agent information, and principal place of business. The filing window runs from January 1 to April 1 each year. Note that the annual report is a different filing from the Certificate of Formation, which is form LLC-1; do not use the formation form for your report. Online filing gives you immediate email confirmation, which matters because New Hampshire publishes no standard processing time for either channel. Missing April 1 adds a $50 late fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), and an LLC that stops filing altogether faces administrative dissolution. Visit sos.nh.gov and open the business entity filing tool to begin.
: The filing fee for a New Hampshire LLC annual report is $100, payable to the New Hampshire Secretary of State when you submit your report. This fee applies to all domestic LLCs and must accompany your filing to the Division of Corporations. The $100 annual fee is separate from Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax, which apply at the entity level depending on your LLC's income. New Hampshire requires the report between January 1 and April 1 each year, not on your formation anniversary. Missing April 1 adds a single $50 late filing fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), taking the report to $150. It is not a per-month penalty. There is no special annual report form number to hunt for. You submit the annual report for limited liability companies with your payment either online through the Secretary of State's portal or by mail, and online filing gives you immediate confirmation. To stay compliant, set a calendar reminder for early January and gather your business information well before April 1. Visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State website at sos.nh.gov to file online or request the paper form with instructions.
: New Hampshire LLC annual reports are due between January 1 and April 1 each year, filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Division of Corporations under RSA 304-C:194. It is a fixed statewide window rather than an anniversary date. One exception matters and is easy to miss. RSA 304-C:194, III(a) makes your first report due between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the calendar year you formed, but III(b) provides that an LLC formed between December 1 of the preceding year and April 1 of the current year is not required to file an annual report that year. An LLC formed in December 2026 therefore skips 2027 entirely and files its first annual report in the January 1 to April 1, 2028 window. The fee is $100. Missing April 1 adds a flat $50 late filing fee under RSA 304-C:191, II(f), for $150 total, and an LLC that keeps not filing can be administratively dissolved, with reinstatement at $135 or $500 for late reinstatement. To be safe, file your report and payment at least two weeks before April 1, since New Hampshire publishes no standard processing time.
: Generally, all active LLCs in New Hampshire must file annual reports with the Secretary of State. There are no exemptions based on LLC size, revenue, or member count. There is one timing exemption written into the statute: under RSA 304-C:194, III(b), an LLC formed between December 1 and April 1 is not required to file an annual report that year, which is a genuine $100 saving for a December formation. LLCs that have been formally dissolved, administratively dissolved, or merged into another entity also do not file. If your LLC is administratively dissolved for failing to file, you must reinstate it before resuming operations, at $135 under RSA 304-C:138, I, or $500 for late reinstatement under RSA 304-C:145, I, alongside the outstanding report fees. For LLCs in uncertain status, check your entity's status through the Secretary of State's business search at sos.nh.gov before assuming you are exempt from filing.

Sources

Each entry below is a document recorded in our verified New Hampshire sources, and each entry says what the document is. Some statutory text is read from an accurate mirror rather than from the state's own host, and those say so.

sos.nh.gov/corporations-0New Hampshire Secretary of State: business entity filings
gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXVIII/304-C/304-C-194.htmNew Hampshire statute: Annual Report

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Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.

Annual Report at a Glance

How to File

Gather Required Information

Access the New Hampshire Secretary of State Website

Complete the Annual Report Form

Pay the $100 Filing Fee

Submit and Confirm Filing

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

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