--- title: "New Hampshire Entity Running Costs and Filings" description: "See New Hampshire's real entity running costs, the 7.5% profits tax, 0.55% surcharge, and $100 registration fee, explained by Teamed." canonical: https://www.teamed.global/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/entity-running-costs-and-filings --- ![New Hampshire business district.](/cluster-assets/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/entity-running-costs-and-filings/images/hero.webp) # What does it cost to runa company in New Hampshire. Teamed lays out the real numbers, New Hampshire taxes business profits at 7.5% plus a 0.55% surcharge, and formation runs $100. Served by Teamed US Inc., Delaware · Payroll via SUNA Solutions Last reviewed 22 September 2026 · New Hampshire guide At a glance ## New Hampshire running costs, at a glance New Hampshire taxes business profits at 7.5%, adds an additional surcharge of 0.55%, and charges $100 to register an entity with the Secretary of State. Those three figures are the fixed cost of a compliant presence, before any payroll, accounting, or registered agent spend. Corporate income tax7.5% Additional surcharge0.55% Formation / registration fee$100 State taxes ## What New Hampshire charges on business profits New Hampshire taxes business profits earned by entities operating in the state at 7.5%. On top of that, the state applies an additional surcharge of 0.55%, so a New Hampshire entity carries both figures into its annual tax return. These rates apply at the business level regardless of the exact structure you choose, as assessed by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Budget for both lines together rather than treating the surcharge as an afterthought, since it adds to the total every year the entity stays open. Setting up ## Formation and registration fees Setting up in New Hampshire starts with a $100 fee paid to the New Hampshire Secretary of State to form or register the entity. That is the one figure the state fixes; everything after it, accounting, a registered agent, and payroll administration, is a running cost you arrange separately. Once the entity exists, it needs to stay current with the Secretary of State and meet its state tax obligations every year, or it risks falling out of good standing. Teamed's GEMO team keeps this calendar on track once you have moved into your own entity, so nothing lapses quietly in the background. The honest take ## When an EOR still beats owning the entity An employer of record is sometimes the better answer, not a lesser one, especially while your New Hampshire headcount is small or still changing, or while you are testing the market before committing to a permanent setup. Talk to a member of the team about your specific plan, or run the numbers yourself in the crossover calculator, since the right moment to switch depends entirely on salaries and how long you intend to stay. Your own entity, on your timeline ## Your own entity, when it's time. We set it up, migrate you in, and hand it back intact. Global Entity and Employment Operations, which we call GEMO, is how Teamed sets up your own legal entity once it makes sense, across 100+ countries, then hands it back to you fully staffed and compliant. In New Hampshire, that means Teamed handles the $100 registration cost, the 7.5% corporate income tax return, and the 0.55% additional surcharge on your behalf while you are still deciding whether the state deserves a permanent footprint, then transfers a clean, current entity into your hands when you are ready. Before you commit ## Sometimes an employer of record is the better fit An employer of record is sometimes the better answer, not a lesser one, especially while your New Hampshire headcount is small or still changing, or while you are testing the market before committing to a permanent setup. Talk to a member of the team about your specific plan, or run the numbers yourself in the crossover calculator, since the right moment to switch depends entirely on salaries and how long you intend to stay. Contractors, employer of record and your own entity all run on one platform at Teamed, so moving between them later does not mean changing provider or re-onboarding anybody. Real HR and legal experts handle the work rather than a ticket queue. Talk to a member of the team and we will tell you plainly which one suits where you are. If you would rather look at the numbers yourself first, the crossover calculator models it on local salaries and employer costs rather than on a headcount rule of thumb. Talk to a member of the team Model the crossover for the United States Who carries it ## Your own entity, when it's time. We set it up, migrate you in, and hand it back intact. Global Entity and Employment Operations, which we call GEMO, is how Teamed forms your company, registers it for tax and payroll, runs it month to month and keeps its filings current, across 100+ countries. You stay the employer. We do the work behind it. In New Hampshire, that means Teamed handles the $100 registration cost, the 7.5% corporate income tax return, and the 0.55% additional surcharge on your behalf while you are still deciding whether the state deserves a permanent footprint, then transfers a clean, current entity into your hands when you are ready. Entity Management (GEMO) The Graduation Model Employer cost calculator > They set up our EU entity and moved hires across without missing a payroll. *Helene Dubois, COO* Talk to an expert about New Hampshire Questions ## Frequently asked questions What tax does a New Hampshire entity pay on profits? New Hampshire taxes business profits at 7.5%, plus an additional surcharge of 0.55%. Both apply to entities operating and earning income in the state, regardless of legal structure. Teamed builds both figures into cost projections before you commit to opening an entity there. How much does it cost to register a company in New Hampshire? The New Hampshire Secretary of State charges $100 to form or register an entity in the state. That is a one-time filing cost; ongoing costs like accounting, a registered agent, and annual compliance sit on top of it and depend on your business shape. Does New Hampshire have ongoing filing requirements beyond formation? Yes, entities registered in New Hampshire must keep their registration current and meet the state's ongoing business tax obligations. The specific compliance calendar depends on your entity type and activity level. Teamed's GEMO team tracks these obligations once your entity is live. Is an EOR cheaper than a New Hampshire entity for a small team? Often yes, because an EOR avoids the corporate income tax return, the additional surcharge filing, and the registration cost until your presence in the state justifies them. Whether it stays cheaper depends on salaries and how long you plan to stay, which the crossover calculator can model for your numbers. When should a company move from EOR to its own New Hampshire entity? There is no fixed headcount trigger; it depends on salary levels, growth plans, and how long you intend to operate in the state. Talk to a member of the team to walk through your situation, or use the crossover calculator to see where the numbers cross over. Where these figures come from ## Sources These figures come from the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration's business tax guidance and the New Hampshire Secretary of State. ## More on entities in New Hampshire - [Hiring in New Hampshire, overview](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire)parent - [New Hampshire setting up](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/entity-setup)sibling - [New Hampshire tax presence](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/permanent-establishment-risk)sibling - [New Hampshire entity or eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/eor-vs-entity)sibling - [New Hampshire moving from an eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/new-hampshire/moving-from-eor-to-your-own-entity)sibling - [Set up an entity, by country](/entity-setup-by-country)hub - [Entity Management (GEMO)](/entity-management)core - [Talk to an expert about New Hampshire](https://www.teamed.global/contact?from=entity-running-costs-and-filings)CTA