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New Hampshire Annual Report

Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Annual Reports for New Hampshire Corporations & LLCs

Corporation, Professional Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Professional Limited Liability Company, Consumer Cooperative, Business Trust

An annual report and filing fee for these business types is due by April 1st of each year following the year of registration. The fee is $100.

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Additional Services

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New Hampshire Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

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FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING

We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

NEW HAMPSHIRE APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

NEW HAMPSHIRE REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

NEW HAMPSHIRE AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

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U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
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BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

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FAQ

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New Hampshire Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No.

How do I incorporate in New Hampshire?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate New Hampshire agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. The registered agent must maintain a business office that is identical to the registered office and must be either: (1) an individual residing in New Hampshire, or (2) a corporation with authority to transact business in this state. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in New Hampshire?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in New Hampshire?

One or more as specified either in the bylaws or the articles of incorporation.

Are corporations in New Hampshire required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. An annual report must be filed between January 1 and April 1 beginning the year following the calendar year of incorporation.

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Why New Hampshire?

Date: | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Why incorporate in New Hampshire

Business Information & Rankings

  • New Hampshire’s state/local tax burden percentage ranks it 2nd lowest in the nation behind Alaska. (The Tax Foundation, 2005)
  • New Hampshire ranked 5th in the State Business Tax Climate Index. (The Tax Foundation, 2005)
  • New Hampshire ranked 12th for average high-tech wages. (Cyberstates 2005: A State-by-State Overview of the High-Technology Industry)

Cost of Living Index

For Manchester, NH (2005):Index Score
Composite:106.8

Crime Rate

New Hampshire has the 3rd lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Business inventory is exempt.

Corporate Income Tax
New Hampshire’s corporate tax structure consists of a simple flat tax of 8.5% on all corporate income.

Personal Income Tax
New Hampshire has a flat tax rate of 5.0%. With no separate tax brackets, New Hampshire income tax only applies to dividend and interest income (not ordinary income). As a result many individuals have little or no income tax liability.

Personal Property Tax
Taxable. As one of only two states that tax neither sales nor wages, New Hampshire is heavily dependent on property tax revenue. However, several states collect more than New Hampshire in property taxes.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: None
Machinery Rate: None

Unemployment Insurance
New Hampshire’s new employers’ rate is 2.7% for 1 year.

Incorporate in New Hampshire

Date: 10/31/2018 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Incorporate in New Hampshire

Some of the top businesses that set up companies in New Hampshire include C&S Wholesale Grocers, Standex International, Albany International, Anvil International, Timberland, CatholicMedNH, and Concord Hospital among others. One of the fastest growing sectors in New Hampshire is the service industry and incidentally, it is one of the largest as well. There are 4 major sectors within the service industry that has grown in leaps and bounds and these include Health care services, Business services, Engineering and management services, and Educational services.

Why Choose New Hampshire for Incorporation?

Why has there been a rise in incorporation in New Hampshire especially of small and medium sized enterprises? This is more so because the state provides a stable and growing economy. The economy of the state has had a major shift from the traditional manufacturing of textiles to diversification into wholesale and retail trade, tourism, and technology.

Now let’s take a look at some of the salient benefits that are responsible for fuelling growth of small businesses:

  • Coos County Job Creation Tax Credit: This is a program that was enacted through the 2008 session of the New Hampshire Legislature (House Bill 1644). You have to apply to the Department of Revenue Administration, NH to benefit from the tax credit. If you set up a company in New Hampshire, you can benefit from this credit against taxes due on account of taxable periods ending on and after June 9, 2008. This credit is applied against the Business Enterprise Tax initially as well as the Business Profits Tax. Any unused portions of this tax credit can be carried forward for a period of 5 years. Application Form
  • Direct Financial Incentives: There are several direct financial incentives that you can benefit from post company incorporation in New Hampshire. These financial incentives are being made available by the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (BFA) and the most popular financial incentives for business include:
    – Concord Regional Development Corporation (CRDC)
    – The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund
    – Economic Revitalization Zone Program
    – Job Grants Program
    – Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)

How do you incorporate in New Hampshire?

What is the process of incorporation in New Hampshire? What type of documentation is required? These are some of the common questions that you will be confronted with if you planning to start a new business in the state. The following steps will enable you understand the entire process:

Business Type

The first step towards incorporation in New Hampshire is choosing the type of business you want to form. You can choose to form an LLC or a Corporation. The type of business entity you want to form can be a domestic or a foreign entity. The forms and fee will be different for each type of entity.

Business Entity Name

One of the most important steps towards incorporation in New Hampshire is naming your business entity. You have to start by identifying, searching, reserving, or registering the business entity name. There are 3 steps towards business name formation and they are:

  • Naming Requirements: A corporation under RSA 293-A:4.01-02 and an LLC under RSA 304-C:32 or RSA 304-C:177 should contain words like “corporation”, “incorporated”, “limited liability company” or abbreviations like “corp.”, “inc.”, “ltd.”, “L.L.C.” or similar abbreviation.
  • Business name search: You need to search for a business name that is not in use currently. You can conduct name search here.
  • Name Reservation: Once you have identified business entity name, and if the name is available then you can reserve the name by submitting Form_1_(09-2015) for Reservation of the Business Entity Name. The form for reservation of name has to be submitted with the Office of the Secretary of State and it will be effective for a period of 120 days.

Choose a Registered Agent

Whether you form a corporation or an LLC business entity, in order to transact business in the state of New Hampshire, you will have to maintain a registered agent pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 304-C:36 (2013) for LLC and NH Rev Stat § 293-A:5.01 (2014) for Business Corporations.

We are one of the respected registered agents in New Hampshire and will be responsible for initiating incorporation in New Hampshire through processing of your “Certificate of Formation”, and “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic entities and “Application for Registration” or “Certificate of Authority” for foreign business entities.

Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

You will be required to submit “Articles of Incorporation” if your business is a domestic corporation and a “Certificate of Authority” if it is a foreign business entity. In order to streamline the process of incorporation in New Hampshire, we can file documents on your behalf through the online process or through an expedited process.

Date Stamped Copies

As a part of the process of company incorporation in New Hampshire, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.

Costs and Fees associated with New Hampshire Incorporation

What would it cost to set up company in New Hampshire? Check Fees here!

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New Hampshire LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

Date: 11/01/2018 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

New Hampshire LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

The Granite State of New Hampshire not only provide small businesses to be a part of the growing economy but also provides benefits that can provide them with the much needed tax relief or funding. The dynamic, educated, and motivated workforce along with a high quality of life and excellent infrastructure paves the way to form a New Hampshire business that will definitely experience good growth and stability. If you are planning to establish a small business but are in need of financial support then there are several programs in place that will provide you with a grant of $1,000 as funding for labor intensive projects.

We are one of the top New Hampshire registered agents and can assist you with the successful registration of your business entity in the state.

Let’s take a look at how you can form a New Hampshire business LLC or Corporation.

New Hampshire LLC Registration and Formation

New Hampshire LLC Registration & Formation

LLC company formation in New Hampshire is governed by 2013 New Hampshire Revised Statutes, Title XXVIII – Partnerships, Chapter 304-C – Limited Liability Companies. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a registered agent

If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in New Hampshire then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 304-C:36 (2013). This law is applicable to domestic limited liability companies as well as foreign limited liability companies.

We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in New Hampshire. We can assist you to form a New Hampshire business LLC.

Step#2: LLC Name Reservation

One of the foremost steps towards company formation in New Hampshire is identifying a name for your business entity. The process is as follows:

  • Identify a unique name for your business entity
  • According to RSA 304-C:32 or RSA 304-C:177, the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
  • The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company
  • Apply for reservation of name pursuant to the provisions of NH Rev Stat § 304-C:27 (2013)
  • Submit the form through mail or online with the Office of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Certificate of Formation and Application for Registration

If you are planning to form a New Hampshire business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Certificate of Formation” governed by NH Rev Stat § 304-C: 7 (2013).
  • If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file “Application for Registration” pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 304-C:175 (2013).
  • The Certificate of Formation and Application for Registration of domestic and foreign LLCs can be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, in person or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a New Hampshire business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.

New Hampshire Corporation Registration and Formation

New Hampshire Corporation Registration & Formation

If you are planning to form a Corporation in New Hampshire then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in New Hampshire then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 293-A:5.01 (2014). This law is applicable to domestic as well as foreign corporations.

We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in New Hampshire. We can assist you to form a New Hampshire business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of New Hampshire.

Step#2: Corporate Name Reservation

In order to form a corporation in New Hampshire, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:

  • Identify a name for your business entity
  • According to RSA 293-A:4.01-02, a corporate name should contain the phrase or words “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or the abbreviations “Corp.”, or “Inc.”
  • The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited liability company, limited partnership, or any other corporation
  • Apply for reservation of name pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 293-A:4.02 (2014).
  • A foreign corporation would be required to register their name pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 293-A:4.03 (2014)
  • Submit the form through mail or online with the Secretary of State of New Hampshire along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a corporation in New Hampshire, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 293-A:2.02 (2014).
  • If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file a ” Certificate of Authority” to transact business in the state pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 293-A:15.01 (2014).
  • The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, in person or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.

If you have any questions regarding New Hampshire incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the New Hampshire Business formation page.

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