All companies that want to do business in New Hampshire must register with the Secretary of State's Corporation Division.

Click here to go directly to the location where you can download the required forms to register your business.

All questions about registering your business may only be answered by the Secretary of State's office at:

• Corporation Division Email Address: corporate@sos.state.nh.us
• Corporate Information Line: (603) 271-3246
• General Information: (603) 271-3244
• Address: Corporation Division, Department of State, 107 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4989

If you have additional questions about starting a a business, please contact:

Michael Bergeron
New Hampshire Business Resource Center
Call (603) 271-2591 or 1-800-417-4110.

The links below lead to helpful information about how to start a business in NH.

Many links refer to other State agencies that provide the services you may be looking for.

• How and why do you register your business in NH?
• What type of business entity do you have?
• How do you create a business plan?
• How do you protect your company's trade or service mark?
• Who do you contact for state tax information?
• Will you be hiring employees?
• Where can I find more information on NH small business programs and solutions?
• Do you have a location for your business?
• Does your company need help in financing?
• Will you or your company need a license?
• Do you need help with state environmental permits?
• Do you have other questions related to doing business in NH?