How To Incorporate in New Hampshire. Learn How to Incorporate a Business in New Hampshire.

A. File Artcles of incorporation for New Hampshire Corporation with the Secretary of State

After choosing which entity is right for you, your next step is to go to the New Hampshire Secretary of State's website and download the appropriate incorporation form that may be available. Or, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we can help you incorporate a business in New Hampshire. Click here for a free quote on our New Hampshire business incorporation services.

B.  S Corporation Filings for Your New Hampshire Corporation

1.   Federal S-Corporation Election Form
 
If you have Clickandinc.com incorporate a business for you in New Hampshire, and you choose to be treated as an s-corporation for federal income tax purposes, we can draft that form for you (IRS form 2553). If you choose to draft it on your own, you can download it from the IRS website.
 
NOTE: You have 75 days from the date you incorporate a business in New Hampshire to file your form 2553 with the IRS. If you fail to file in that time period, you will not be granted s-corporation status for the year in which you incorporate.
 
     2.  New Hampshire S-Corporation Election form
 
New Hampshire does not require s-corporations file a separate s-corporation election form with the state.
 
 C.  Get Your New Hampshire Tax ID Number and Or Other State Required Documentation
 
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms that you may need to complete after you incorporate a business in New Hampshire.
 
            1.   State Permits and Licenses You May Need
 
To see if you are required to file for a Tax Operator’s License log on to New Hampshire’s Department of Revenue Administration at http://nh.gov/revenue/business/dra_licenses.htm
 
If you have questions contact the Taxpayer Assistance personnel at 603-271-2186 or log on to www.state.nh.us/revenue.
 
By registering with the state, you will receive the applicable forms, returns, instructions, and other information required for ongoing compliance with New Hampshire tax laws.
 
            2.   Business Tax forms
 
You can get information on all business tax issues and forms at http://webster.state.nh.us/revenue/forms/index.htm
 
 
            3. Annual Reports
 
All New Hampshire business entities are required to file an annual report. You can do so online at http://www.sos.nh.gov/corporate/annualreport/ . The filing fee is $100.
 

Surely, the list above is not everything you will need to do once you incorporate a business in New Hampshire. You should always check with your accountant or attorney in order to make sure you are compliant with all state laws. Clickandinc.com is not a law firm and nothing on this page can be considered legal advice on which you can rely. If you’d like Clickandinc.com to help you incorporate a business in New Hampshire, we’d love to help.

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