Annual reports with the Secretary of State in New Hampshire are formal documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide important information about their company, such as financial statements and ownership details. These reports help maintain transparency and compliance with state regulations, ensuring that businesses are operating legally and responsibly.
There are 2 different ways to file an annual report in New Hampshire depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in New Hampshire or use Mosey to do it.
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New Hampshire Nonprofit Report for Corporation
Nonprofits must file a Nonprofit Report with the New Hampshire Secretary of State every year that ends in 0 or 5 to maintain good standing. Reports are due December 31.
Submit Your Nonprofit Report
Log in to your NH QuickStart portal to file your Nonprofit Report.
New Hampshire Annual Report for LLC, LLP, Corporation
Businesses must file an Annual Report with the New Hampshire Secretary of State to maintain good standing. The first Annual Report is due between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the calendar year in which your business registered with the Secretary of State. You are not required to file an Annual Report for the year if your business registered between December 1 of the preceding year and April 1.
Submit Your Annual Report
Log in to your NH QuickStart portal to submit the completed form.
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in New Hampshire.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in New Hampshire.
