State filing requirements for New Hampshire.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
| https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/Account/LandingPage |
| Link: | https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/Account/LoginPage?LoginType=CreateNewBusiness |
| Fee: | $27 |
| Processing: | 20 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | Original signature required |
Corporate annual report
| Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
| https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/Account/LandingPage |
| Link: | https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/Account/LoginPage?LoginType=FileAnnualReport |
| Due: | Every 5 years, by December 31 |
| Fee: | $10.00 |
Charity registration
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $10,000.00
Exemption only available for renewal. Be aware that if you file this form and then receive more than $10,000 in a year, you are once again obligated to file an annual report. Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
| Link: | http://www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/documents/application-suspend-annual-report.pdf |
| Due: | Annually, same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end) |
| Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
| Link: |
Form NHCT-11 https://onlineforms.nh.gov/app/#/formversion/f939bf69-8812-4d85-8305-21964f9c7b27 |
| Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
Required attachments:
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| Link: |
NHCT-12 — Annual Financial Report https://onlineforms.nh.gov/app/#/formversion/99704467-d357-458a-9661-4c6a5f9b292c |
| Due: | Annually, same day as 990 (15th day of 5th month after fiscal year end) (unless exempt from filing) |
| Fee: | $75.00 |
Income/franchise tax exemption
| Exemption not available. |
Sales tax exemption
| Exemption not available. |
Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
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Bingo, raffles and charitable gaming are available only to charitable organizations that have been in existence for more than two years. Raffles require a local permit bingo and charitable gaming both require a permit from the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. www.nhlottery.com. |
| Link: | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XXIV-287-D.htm |
| Due: | Before event |
| Fee: | $25.00 |
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