Register your out-of-state business to do business in New Hampshire.

Foreign qualification is what New Hampshire requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in New Hampshire. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $100 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in New Hampshire

New Hampshire requires foreign qualification when an out-of-state entity is doing business in the state. Triggers include:

• Physical office or storefront in New Hampshire.
• Employees working in New Hampshire.
• Real property ownership in New Hampshire.
• Holding a bank account or credit line for New Hampshire-located operations.
• Recurring contracts or sales with New Hampshire customers.
• Licenses or permits requiring entity registration.