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3 Best LLC Services in New Hampshire (2026) and the Facts Behind Them

In New Hampshire for 2026, rank LLC formation services Mainstay Filing ($199), NH Registered Agent.org ($199) and New Hampshire Registered Agent.co ($199). Any pick pays the same $100 state filing fee; service fees come to $397 to $597 in three years.

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Quick answers

Fee to the state
$100, one time
Then
$100 yearly
Registered agent
Yes, by statute
Our pick
Mainstay Filing, NH Registered Agent.org then New Hampshire Registered Agent.co

Best in New Hampshire, in order

Order set by our five criteria, three-year cost first.
1#1 pick

1. Mainstay Filing: best for skipping the annual report

$199/yr plus the $100 state fee

#1 in New Hampshire: Mainstay Filing, because the yearly $199 bundles formation, the registered agent and the annual report filing.

NH Registered Agent.org saves $200 over three years; the difference pays for the extra jobs covered here.

Annual report filing is included. The state's $100 is the only addition, at cost.

Price covers

  • LLC formation filing
  • Registered agent for a year
  • Annual report filed
  • EIN application
  • State fees at cost

For

  • Renewal holds at $199
  • No fee for the EIN application
  • $199/yr covers filing, agent and report

Against

  • NH Registered Agent.org renews $100 lower
Mainstay Filing sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2New Hampshire only

2. NH Registered Agent.org: best for staying local

Form for $199; renew at $99 a year

Second: NH Registered Agent.org, because $199 forms the LLC and the agent renews at $99.

Not included: the annual report.

Price covers

  • LLC filed for you
  • First-year agent included

For

  • Renewal $99
  • Year-one agent included
  • Opens at $199 over the state fee

Against

  • Annual report is on your list
  • $99 charge for the EIN application
NH Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3New Hampshire only

3. New Hampshire Registered Agent.co: best for another local option

Form for $199; renew at $99 a year

Third: New Hampshire Registered Agent.co, because $199 forms the LLC and the agent renews at $99.

Not included: the annual report.

Same published prices as NH Registered Agent.org, so the order between them is close.

Price covers

  • LLC filed for you
  • First-year agent included

For

  • Opens at $199 over the state fee
  • Renewal $99
  • Year-one agent included

Against

  • Annual report is on your list
  • $99 charge for the EIN application
New Hampshire Registered Agent.co sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Side by side

#CompanyYear 1Per year afterTotal, 3 yearsIncludes
1Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597LLC formation filing; registered agent for a year; annual report filedMainstay Filing sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2NH Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397LLC filed for you; First-year agent includedNH Registered Agent.org sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3New Hampshire Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397LLC filed for you; First-year agent includedNew Hampshire Registered Agent.co sitePartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Service fees only, from company price pages read November 13, 2026. State fees are identical for every pick.

Questions and replies

How much to start an LLC in this state?

$100 to the state, plus $199 if a service files in year one.

With the recurring report, state fees total $300 over three years. gc.nh.gov (October 2026) is the source of record

Which form, filed where?

The New Hampshire Secretary of State is where the Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1) goes.

gc.nh.gov (October 2026) is the source of record

A registered agent required?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

A New Hampshire resident, or a business entity registered with the Secretary of State, whose office is the registered office.

gc.nh.gov (October 2026) is the source of record

What is due after formation?

Owed each year: the annual report, $100. Mark April 1 on the calendar as your deadline.

A late filing adds $50.

sos.nh.gov (August 2026) is the source of record

Is a service required?

Yes; your three-year bill would be the state's $300.

Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for the paperwork and the agent role.

Why this order?

Mainstay Filing scores best on chores removed from your list, which is 26% of the total.

Two criteria dominate: three-year price (36%) and chores removed from your list (26%).

A filed annual report outweighs a small saving.

Method

New Hampshire LLC requirements

ItemDetailSource
LLC filing fee$100gc.nh.gov (October 2026) is the source of record
Registered agentYes, by statutegc.nh.gov (October 2026) is the source of record
Annual report$100 every yearsos.nh.gov (August 2026) is the source of record
State fees, 3 years$300Sum of the rows above
Three-year total = filing + report in year 2 + report in year 3 + minimum tax (if any). Fees without a fixed amount, like newspaper notices, are not summed.

More replies

Who files the EIN application?

Free with Mainstay Filing. NH Registered Agent.org charges $99 and New Hampshire Registered Agent.co charges $99.

What if the report is late?

$50.

Three-year cost of each?

Mainstay Filing totals $597 and NH Registered Agent.org totals $397 and New Hampshire Registered Agent.co totals $397, before state fees.

Where do the numbers come from?

Official New Hampshire sources for the state side, published prices for the service side.

Do I have to hire one?

No. Owners can file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.

Who ranks first in New Hampshire?

Rank Mainstay Filing ahead of NH Registered Agent.org and New Hampshire Registered Agent.co.

Source list

  1. Reference line for New Hampshire Secretary of State, drawn from sos.nh.gov and confirmed August 2026, as noted by our editors
  2. Reference line for New Hampshire Secretary of State, drawn from sos.nh.gov and confirmed August 2026, as noted by our editors
  3. Reference line for New Hampshire report due date, drawn from gencourt.state.nh.us and confirmed August 2026, as noted by our editors
  4. Reference line for N.H, drawn from gc.nh.gov and confirmed August 2026, as noted by our editors
  5. Reference line for New Hampshire formation fee: Filing, drawn from gc.nh.gov and confirmed October 2026, as noted by our editors
  6. Reference line for New Hampshire registered agent statute, drawn from gc.nh.gov and confirmed October 2026, as noted by our editors
  7. Mainstay Filing New Hampshire service page, read November 13, 2026
  8. NH Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
  9. New Hampshire Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026