Short answer: File Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-7) with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division for $35. Requires a formal tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue Administration (Form AU-22), which costs an additional $30.
We've pulled these figures from the Secretary of State, Corporation Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in New Hampshire
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Requires a formal tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue Administration (Form AU-22), which costs an additional $30.
- File Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-7) with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division and pay $35.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire's dissolution filing fee is $35. That's the 22nd highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so New Hampshire runs $2.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $35 | 22 of 48 |
| Maine | $75 | 10 of 48 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Vermont | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Connecticut | $0 | 41 of 48 |
New Hampshire fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $100 | annual, January 1 to April 1 |
| Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-7) | $35 |
Dissolving an LLC: New Hampshire questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in New Hampshire?
File Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-7) with the Secretary of State, Corporation Division ($35). Requires a formal tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue Administration (Form AU-22), which costs an additional $30.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in New Hampshire?
Requires a formal tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue Administration (Form AU-22), which costs an additional $30.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Strict, non-waivable $50 late fee
How much does it cost to dissolve a New Hampshire LLC?
$35 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.