- 1). Determine the name of your limited liability corporation. New Hampshire law requires limited liability companies incorporated in New Hampshire to choose a name that has not been taken by or is not easily confused with the name of another company. The Corporation Division of the New Hampshire Department of State maintains a free online business name database that allows individuals to search the names of all businesses incorporated in New Hampshire. By using this tool, you can make sure that the name of your business is available. Furthermore, New Hampshire law requires limited liability companies to contain the phrase "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." in their name.
- 2). Determine the primary purpose of your New Hampshire limited liability corporation. All limited liability companies applying for incorporation in New Hampshire must specifically state the purpose of their company. The primary purpose you list for your corporation cannot be super-generic (such as "sales"), but may generally list the types of industry your company is engaged in (such as "construction equipment sales"). Furthermore, the primary purpose of your corporation must be a lawful purpose. You cannot form a limited liability corporation to engage in illegal enterprise, such as illegal gambling.
- 3). Find a registered agent for your limited liability corporation. A registered agent is a person designated by your limited liability corporation to receive service of process in a lawsuit. Under New Hampshire law, a registered agent must be a citizen of or corporation chartered in New Hampshire. If none of the officers of your corporation are New Hampshire citizens or wish to serve as a registered agent, there are New Hampshire companies that will serve as your registered agent for a fee.
- 4). Fill out your certificate of formation. The New Hampshire certificate of formation form can be found on the New Hampshire Secretary of State website. Carefully follow the directions listed on the form.
- 5). Send the filled out forms and payment to the Corporate Division of the New Hampshire Department of State. As of 2010, the fee for filing a certificate of formation in New Hampshire is $100, and must be paid by check written out to the "State of New Hampshire."
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