New Hampshire Busines License Information

Important Points:

• A state business license is required for some businesses and occupations.
  • See the Economic and Labor Market Bureau website for a list of licensed occupations in New Hampshire.
• If you do not conduct business under your legal name, you must register your business entity.

How to Get a Business License in New Hampshire:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business with the State of New Hampshire
  • Download registration forms for your business.
• For more information about licensing your business in New Hampshire see this guide “Licensed, Certified, & Registered Occupations in New Hampshire.”

New Hampshire State Sales Tax:

• New Hampshire has no state sales tax.

Useful links:

• FAQ’s on Business Registration
• New Hampshire Tax Information
• SBA New Hampshire
• New Hampshire Small Business Development Center
• Secretary of State of New Hampshire
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business