--- title: "Move Your LLC to New Hampshire: Domestication Requirements & Cost 2026 | LLC Attorney" description: "How to domesticate (move) an out-of-state LLC to New Hampshire in 2026: the Form D-1A Articles of Domestication filing under RSA 304-C:205-209, the $35 fee, and New Hampshire's majority-vote approval rule." canonical: https://llcattorney.com/states/nh/move-llc-to-new-hampshire image: https://llcattorney.com/images/share-cover.png source_path: /states/nh/move-llc-to-new-hampshire --- Key Takeaways - New Hampshire allows incoming LLC domestication directly (RSA 304-C:205 to :209) — your LLC keeps its original formation date - Filing fee: $35 - No new EIN is needed. New Hampshire's statute (RSA 304-C:209, Effect of Domestication) confirms title to property 'remains in the limited liability company without reversion or impairment,' liabilities remain, and pending actions continue 'as if the domestication had not occurred' — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your New Hampshire registered agent address is set. - No. New Hampshire's 'Surrender of Charter Upon Domestication' provision (RSA 304-C:208) only applies when a New Hampshire LLC domesticates OUT to another state — it does not require an incoming out-of-state LLC to prove withdrawal from its prior jurisdiction as part of the Form D-1A filing. - Same-day LLC domestication filing available through LLC Attorney, at no markup on state fees If your LLC is formed in another state but you've relocated (or your business has) and want New Hampshire to be its new legal home, domestication lets you make that move without dissolving the company and starting over. This guide covers exactly how to domesticate an LLC into New Hampshire in 2026 — the $35 Form D-1A Articles of Domestication filing, New Hampshire's unusual majority-vote-by-voting-group approval rule, what happens to your EIN and formation date, and what you still need to handle in your old state afterward. YesStatutory domestication available $35Total filing cost 7 daysTypical standard processing time MajorityVote by voting group (not unanimous) ## What Is LLC Domestication? Domestication (sometimes called continuance or statutory conversion) lets you move your LLC from one state to New Hampshire without dissolving it and starting over. Done correctly, the LLC keeps its original formation date, its EIN, and its contracts — only its home state changes. ## Can You Domesticate an LLC Into New Hampshire? Yes. New Hampshire's LLC Act includes a statutory domestication provision (RSA 304-C:205 to :209), so an out-of-state LLC can become a New Hampshire LLC directly while retaining its original formation date. ## How to Domesticate Your LLC in New Hampshire - **Filing agency:** New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division - **Form:** Articles of Domestication (Form D-1A) - **Filing fee:** $35 - **Processing time:** About 7 business days standard; 24-hour expedited service available via NH QuickStart for an added fee - **Expedited option:** 24-hour expedited processing available through NH QuickStart for an added fee - **Certificate of Good Standing:** Not required by New Hampshire. - **Plan of domestication:** A formal plan of domestication must be adopted and filed alongside the conversion paperwork. - **Member approval:** New Hampshire is a genuine outlier here. Unlike most RULLCA states (Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Mississippi, New Jersey), which default to requiring unanimous consent of all members, New Hampshire follows the Model Entity Transactions Act (META) template instead — under RSA 304-C:206, approving a plan of domestication requires 'the approval of each voting group entitled to vote separately on the plan by a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the plan by that voting group,' i.e., a MAJORITY vote by voting group, not unanimous consent, unless your certificate of formation or operating agreement says otherwise. This makes domestication meaningfully easier to approve in New Hampshire when members disagree, compared to most other states in this survey. ## What Happens to Your EIN, Contracts, and Formation Date? Domesticating to New Hampshire preserves your LLC's original formation date — the entity continues, it doesn't restart. No new EIN is needed. New Hampshire's statute (RSA 304-C:209, Effect of Domestication) confirms title to property 'remains in the limited liability company without reversion or impairment,' liabilities remain, and pending actions continue 'as if the domestication had not occurred' — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your New Hampshire registered agent address is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — New Hampshire's domestication statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in the old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes, and expressly provides that pending legal actions continue uninterrupted. ## Do I Need to Close My LLC in My Old State? No. New Hampshire's 'Surrender of Charter Upon Domestication' provision (RSA 304-C:208) only applies when a New Hampshire LLC domesticates OUT to another state — it does not require an incoming out-of-state LLC to prove withdrawal from its prior jurisdiction as part of the Form D-1A filing. If your business keeps operating in the old state after moving its legal home to New Hampshire (an office, employees, or regular in-state activity there), you'll likely need to foreign-qualify in that state instead of maintaining it as your domestic entity — check the old state's foreign-qualification requirements once the move is final. ## When Do New Hampshire's Taxes and Filings Start? New Hampshire's tax and annual-report obligations begin on filing, or a later specified date up to 90 days out, per RSA 304-C:29's general effective-date rules — New Hampshire has no general state income tax on LLC pass-through income but does apply its Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax above certain thresholds, and requires an annual report each year by April 1. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was. New Hampshire doesn't require a separate certificate of good standing for incoming domestication — instead, RSA 304-C:207 requires the Articles of Domestication to have an attached certified copy of your LLC's original Certificate of Formation (or equivalent) from its home jurisdiction, which is a related but distinct requirement from a good-standing certificate. ## How to Move Your LLC to New Hampshire Step by Step ### If You Do It Yourself **Step 1 — Confirm your LLC is in good standing in its current state.** New Hampshire doesn't require this document, but it's still worth confirming your LLC is current before filing. **Step 2 — Get member approval for the move.** New Hampshire is a genuine outlier here. Unlike most RULLCA states (Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Mississippi, New Jersey), which default to requiring unanimous consent of all members, New Hampshire follows the Model Entity Transactions Act (META) template instead — under RSA 304-C:206, approving a plan of domestication requires 'the approval of each voting group entitled to vote separately on the plan by a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the plan by that voting group,' i.e., a MAJORITY vote by voting group, not unanimous consent, unless your certificate of formation or operating agreement says otherwise. This makes domestication meaningfully easier to approve in New Hampshire when members disagree, compared to most other states in this survey. **Step 3 — File the domestication paperwork.** File with New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporation Division using the Articles of Domestication, $35. **Step 4 — Confirm your EIN and contracts carry over.** No new EIN is needed. New Hampshire's statute (RSA 304-C:209, Effect of Domestication) confirms title to property 'remains in the limited liability company without reversion or impairment,' liabilities remain, and pending actions continue 'as if the domestication had not occurred' — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your New Hampshire registered agent address is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — New Hampshire's domestication statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in the old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes, and expressly provides that pending legal actions continue uninterrupted. **Step 5 — Appoint a registered agent in your new state.** New Hampshire calls this role a "Registered Agent" — required before or as part of the domestication filing. **Step 6 — Handle your old state's final obligations.** No. New Hampshire's 'Surrender of Charter Upon Domestication' provision (RSA 304-C:208) only applies when a New Hampshire LLC domesticates OUT to another state — it does not require an incoming out-of-state LLC to prove withdrawal from its prior jurisdiction as part of the Form D-1A filing. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was. **Step 7 — Update your tax and compliance calendar.** New Hampshire's tax and annual-report obligations begin on filing, or a later specified date up to 90 days out, per RSA 304-C:29's general effective-date rules — New Hampshire has no general state income tax on LLC pass-through income but does apply its Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax above certain thresholds, and requires an annual report each year by April 1. **Step 8 — Watch for New Hampshire-specific domestication traps.** New Hampshire's biggest point of difference from most other domestication states is its member-approval rule: rather than requiring unanimous consent of all members (the RULLCA default seen in Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Mississippi, and New Jersey), New Hampshire requires only a majority vote by each voting group entitled to vote on the plan, because its LLC Act follows the Model Entity Transactions Act template rather than RULLCA. This makes New Hampshire domestications easier to push through when members don't unanimously agree — but also means multi-class LLCs need to correctly identify their voting groups before approving the plan. Ready to Launch Your Business in New Hampshire?Follow our fast, easy process to get started right now.[Start My Business](https://app.llcattorney.com/formation?intake_type=formation) ### If LLC Attorney Does It for You 1. Submit your LLC's current-state details at llcattorney.com — name, formation date, and member information. 2. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing, obtains your Certificate of Good Standing, and serves as your registered agent in New Hampshire once the move is complete. 3. Receive confirmation of your completed move, plus access to flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for any old-state wind-down questions. ## When Should You Talk to an Attorney About Moving Your LLC to New Hampshire? Talk to an attorney before domesticating your LLC to New Hampshire if your operating agreement has multiple voting groups or classes of membership interests (since the voting-group approval mechanic is more nuanced than a simple majority vote of all members), if your business will continue operating in your old state and you need to sort out foreign-qualification timing, or if you're unsure whether your home-state certificate of formation will satisfy New Hampshire's attached-certificate requirement. ## What You Actually Get With LLC Attorney's New Hampshire Domestication Service The part of New Hampshire LLC domestication that trips people up is assuming the same unanimous-consent rule applies here as in most other states — it doesn't. New Hampshire follows a different legal template that only requires majority approval by voting group. LLC Attorney gets the approval mechanic right from the start, along with attaching the required certified copy of your original certificate of formation. - LLC domestication to New Hampshire, starting at $149. - Certificate of Good Standing retrieval, filing prep, and registered agent service all handled in one order. - Old-state withdrawal and final-tax-obligation guidance specific to your prior state — not a generic multi-state template. - Access to professionally trained Business Success Advisors at no charge, plus flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for move-specific questions. Moving your LLC's legal home to New Hampshire is inexpensive and comparatively fast once the right approval standard and attached documents are in hand — LLC Attorney makes sure nothing gets missed on either end of the move. ## Ready to Move Your LLC to New Hampshire? LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to New Hampshire, starting at $149. See our [full pricing](/pricing) for all service tiers. Ready to Launch Your Business in New Hampshire?Follow our fast, easy process to get started right now.[Move My LLC to New Hampshire](https://app.llcattorney.com/formation?intake_type=formation) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I domesticate my out-of-state LLC directly into New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. New Hampshire's LLC Act (RSA 304-C:205 to :209) includes a statutory domestication provision, so an out-of-state LLC can become a New Hampshire LLC directly while retaining its original formation date. ### Does my LLC keep its original formation date after domesticating to New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. Domesticating to New Hampshire preserves your LLC's original formation date, EIN, and contracts — only the home state changes, since New Hampshire's statute confirms property and liabilities continue as if the domestication had not occurred. ### How much does it cost to domesticate an LLC in New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) $35 for the Form D-1A Articles of Domestication, with 24-hour expedited processing available for an added fee through NH QuickStart. ### Do I need a new EIN after domesticating my LLC to New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) No. Your EIN stays the same — domestication continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one. Update your address with the IRS via Form 8822-B once your New Hampshire registered agent is set. ### Do I need to close my LLC in my old state after moving to New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) No. New Hampshire's surrender-of-charter provision only applies to New Hampshire LLCs domesticating out — it doesn't require your incoming LLC to prove withdrawal from its prior state as part of the New Hampshire filing. ### When do New Hampshire's taxes and annual report obligations start after domesticating? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) New Hampshire's obligations begin on filing (or a later date up to 90 days out). New Hampshire has no general income tax on LLC pass-through income, but its Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax may apply above certain thresholds, and an annual report is due each year by April 1. ### Do all my LLC's members have to approve the move to New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) No, not necessarily unanimous — this is a genuine point of difference in New Hampshire. Approval requires only a majority vote by each voting group entitled to vote on the plan, per RSA 304-C:206, unless your certificate of formation or operating agreement sets a different rule. Most other states surveyed default to unanimous consent, so New Hampshire is notably easier to approve when members disagree. ### How long does it take to domesticate an LLC in New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) About 7 business days for standard processing, with 24-hour expedited service available for an added fee through New Hampshire's QuickStart online system. ### Does LLC Attorney help move LLCs to New Hampshire? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to New Hampshire, starting at $149. ## Related New Hampshire Resources - [New Hampshire LLC Formation](/states/nh/llc-formation-new-hampshire) - [New Hampshire Registered Agent](/states/nh/registered-agent-new-hampshire) - [New Hampshire EIN Number](/states/nh/ein-number-new-hampshire)