New Hampshire nonprofit fee table
| Item | Fee | How often | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Agreement (Form NP-1)$25 (+$2 handling charge on electronic payments). | $25 | One time | verified source |
| State nonprofit reportDue: December 31 of years ending in 0 or 5 | $25 (every 5 years) | every 5 years | verified source |
| Charity registrationNew Hampshire Attorney General, Charitable Trusts Unit | Required; $25 to register, $75 to renew | annual | verified source |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023 | $275 / $600 | One time | verified source |
| IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990 | No IRS fee | Yearly | verified source |
| Registered agent | $0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid | Yearly | typical market range |
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New Hampshire nonprofit cost FAQ
How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in New Hampshire?
For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in New Hampshire come to about $325 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $80 a year after that.
What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in New Hampshire?
$25 (Articles of Agreement (Form NP-1)). $25 (+$2 handling charge on electronic payments).
Does New Hampshire require charity registration?
Required; $25 to register, $75 to renew. Registration (NHCT-11) $25; annual report (NHCT-12) $75 (RSA 7:28-a); small-asset exceptions in RSA 7:28-a III. Required for any 501(c)(3) applicant formed in NH.
Does a New Hampshire nonprofit have to file a yearly report?
$25 (every 5 years). Nonprofit report every 5 years (years ending in 0 and 5), $25 (RSA 292:25).
Official sources
Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.
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