Incorporate Smart in New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow with confidence. Known for its lack of state income and sales tax, the state provides a low-cost, business-friendly climate with minimal regulatory red tape. Whether you're forming a new venture or expanding an existing one, New Hampshire delivers the strategic advantages and operational freedom your business needs. Get started today — incorporation packages begin at just $199 plus state filing fees.
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Basic
$199
Fees for filing legal documents to register or maintain a business.
02 weeks processing
Agent fee
Registered Address
Document filing with the Secretary of State
Standard
$499
Fees for filing legal documents to register or maintain a business.
05 days processing
Includes everything in basic package
Comprehensive name check
Preparation of Articles of Incorporation
Lifetime customer support (phone & email)
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Obtainment Service
Premium
$599
Fees for filing legal documents to register or maintain a business.
01 day processing
Includes everything in standard package
2 hours of free tax consultation
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Incorporate with Clarity in New Hampshire
A C Corporation in New Hampshire is a separate legal entity that provides strong personal liability protection for its shareholders. Designed for growth, this structure allows businesses to raise capital through stock issuance, attract outside investors, and establish a formal governance framework. Whether you're looking to scale, secure funding, or plan for a public offering, a New Hampshire C-Corp gives your company the legal flexibility and structural foundation to grow with confidence and long-term stability.
Why form a C-Corp in New Hampshire?
Stable Legal Foundation
New Hampshire provides a reliable corporate framework that supports good governance and simplifies incorporation for sustainable growth.
Scalable Ownership Model
New Hampshire C-Corps can issue multiple stock classes with no shareholder limits, ideal for raising capital and scaling.
Low-Tax Environment
With no income or sales tax, New Hampshire offers a cost-efficient, stable, and innovation-friendly environment for long-term growth.
Why New Hampshire Is a Smart Choice for Incorporation
Forming a C Corporation in New Hampshire provides a dependable legal structure and the operational flexibility needed to grow with confidence. With strong liability protection, the ability to issue stock, and a governance model designed for investor trust, C-Corps in New Hampshire are ideal for businesses focused on long-term stability. The clear distinction between ownership and management helps create a professional, scalable foundation — whether you’re raising capital or planning for a public offering down the line.
How to Form a C-Corp in New Hampshire
To begin, choose a distinct business name and appoint a registered agent with a physical address in New Hampshire. Then, file your Articles of Incorporation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. After filing, complete your corporate setup by adopting bylaws, electing your board of directors, and obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS to manage tax and banking matters.
C-Corp vs S-Corp in New Hampshire — What to Know
New Hampshire C Corporations allow for multiple classes of stock and have no limit on the number or nationality of shareholders — making them a strong option for companies seeking outside capital or preparing for a future IPO. By contrast, S Corporations are limited to 100 U.S.-based shareholders and may only issue one class of stock. While S-Corps benefit from pass-through taxation, C-Corps offer more flexibility in ownership, equity design, and strategic growth — particularly for businesses with long-term expansion goals.
S-Corp or C-Corp in New Hampshire: What’s Right for Your Business?
Incorporating in New Hampshire gives you two powerful structures to choose from — C Corporation or S Corporation. Each offers liability protection, but they differ in how they handle taxes, ownership, and investor access. Understanding the differences can help you align your choice with your long-term goals.
S Corporation
Tax Efficiency
Income passes through to shareholders and is taxed only once at the individual level — great for closely held businesses.
Ownership Limitations
Must have 100 or fewer shareholders, all of whom must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents — making global fundraising more difficult.
Simplified Equity
Only one class of stock is allowed, which limits flexibility but keeps governance straightforward.
C Corporation
Separate Taxation
Subject to corporate tax and shareholder dividend tax — a tradeoff for more growth potential.
Unlimited Shareholders
No cap on shareholder count or nationality — ideal for companies raising capital from venture firms or international investors.
Flexible Stock Structure
Multiple classes of stock allowed — enabling you to design equity in ways that support investors, employees, and founders.
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Get StartedNew Hampshire C-Corp Formation: Step-by-Step Guide
File Your Articles of Incorporation
Submit Articles of Incorporation to New Hampshire, including a unique business name, in-state registered agent, initial share structure, and other required formation details to establish your corporation.
Set Up Your Internal Governance
Hold an initial meeting to appoint directors, adopt bylaws, and issue stock to founders. These steps establish your corporation’s legal and management framework under New Hampshire law.
Obtain an EIN and Meet Compliance Obligations
Apply for an EIN through the IRS for tax and banking. Stay compliant in New Hampshire by filing reports, keeping records, and meeting governance requirements including board and shareholder meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is highly recommended that you keep a distinct business checking account for your New Hampshire C Corporation. It keeps your corporate and personal money distinct, enhances tax reporting, and makes you look more credible with suppliers and investors. Most banks in New Hampshire will require an EIN and your Articles of Incorporation, which we give at formation.
Double taxation results when your New Hampshire C Corporation's profits are taxed at the company level (in the form of federal taxes and New Hampshire's Business Profits Tax) and taxed again when dividends are paid to shareholders at the individual level. This decreases net income, but with qualified professional and some effective tax planning, its impact on New Hampshire C-Corps can be minimized.
Yes, a New Hampshire C Corporation is best for venture capital-raising startups. Investors like C-Corps because they can to issue multiple classes of stock, issue employee stock options, and accommodate clean equity structures. New Hampshire incorporation offers these benefits with tax advantages and low formation costs, perfect for startups that want to grow.
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