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Wondering what happens after you submit your incorporation order to us? Have questions about using MaxFilings to incorporate your business or form an LLC? Here you'll see basic questions about our system that can help make your experience smooth and hassle-free. FAQ About MaxFilings
Incorporating in New Hampshire
For complete and current information concerning New Hampshire corporations you should go to the New Hampshire Department of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in New Hampshire but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.
The information herein is cited from the New Hampshire Department of State web site and while we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.
New Hampshire corporation name:
A New Hampshire corporation name must contain the word "corporation'', "incorporated”, or "limited'' or an abbreviation thereof, or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. The name cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than permitted by New Hampshire law and its articles of incorporation. Except as may be permitted by New Hampshire law, a corporation’s name must be distinguishable from the names of any other entities organized or authorized to transact business in New Hampshire as well as names reserved or registered in accordance with the state’s laws.
New Hampshire corporation board of directors:
A New Hampshire corporation must have a board of directors consisting of one or more individuals, the number being specified in or fixed in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws. A director need not be a resident of New Hampshire or a shareholder of the corporation unless so required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors.
New Hampshire corporation officers:
A New Hampshire corporation shall have the officers set forth in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in compliance with the bylaws. If authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors, an officer may appoint one or more officers. One of the officers shall have responsibility for preparing minutes of the meetings of directors and shareholders and for authenticating records of the corporation. One individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in the corporation.
New Hampshire corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:
A New Hampshire corporation shall hold annual shareholders’ meetings at a time stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. Annual shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of New Hampshire at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, annual shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation's principal office. Special shareholders’ meetings shall be held on call of its board of directors or the person(s) authorized to do so by the articles of incorporation or bylaws; or, upon the demand of a sufficient number of shareholders as prescribed in New Hampshire law. Special shareholders' meetings may be held in or out of New Hampshire at the place stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws. If no place is stated in, or fixed in accordance with, the bylaws, special shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation's principal office. In addition, New Hampshire law sets forth circumstances under which a New Hampshire superior court can summarily order that a special shareholders’ meeting be held.
A New Hampshire corporation’s board of directors may hold regular or special meetings in or out of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire taxes:
Visit the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration web site.
New Hampshire Registered Agent:
New Hampshire corporations are required to have a registered agent in New Hampshire. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.
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If you’re ready to form a New Hampshire corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.
MaxFilings is an online incorporation service that lets you incorporate or form an LLC in just 10 minutes, or start organizing your information until you are ready. There is no charge to store incorporation information in the secure MaxFilings system, and there is never any obligation to order.