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Charitable Solicitation Registration in New Hampshire

New Hampshire requires charitable organizations and trusts to register with the Department of Justice's Charitable Trusts Unit and file an annual report every year.

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New Hampshire requirements

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RegulatorNew Hampshire Department of Justice, Charitable Trusts Unit
LawRSA 7:19 – 7:32-a and N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 400
When to registerOn formation or when you begin operating or soliciting in New Hampshire.
Initial filingForm NHCT-11 (Application for Registration) · State fee $25
Annual renewalForm NHCT-12 (Annual Report), due 4 months and 15 days after your fiscal year ends (May 15 for a calendar year); a 6-month extension is available on Form NHCT-14 with the $75 fee — an IRS extension doesn't count

Information verified October 2026 from official New Hampshire sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in New Hampshire?

Charitable organizations and charitable trusts, including private foundations, that operate, hold assets or solicit in New Hampshire.

Exemptions: Nearly all charitable organizations and trusts register, including private foundations. Late filing costs good standing and can lead to investigation and penalties.

State fees

Fees

LevelState fee
Registration (NHCT-11)$25
Annual report (NHCT-12)$75

These are New Hampshire's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • Revenue of $500,000 to $1,999,999: GAAP financial statements (not necessarily CPA-prepared) plus your Form 990.
  • $2,000,000 or more: audited GAAP financial statements (threshold raised from $1 million in 2022).
  • Organizations with less than $10,000 in assets may be able to suspend annual filing if they're current.

FAQ

New Hampshire registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in New Hampshire?

Charitable organizations and charitable trusts, including private foundations, that operate, hold assets or solicit in New Hampshire. Timing: On formation or when you begin operating or soliciting in New Hampshire.

How much does New Hampshire charitable registration cost?

State fees: Registration (NHCT-11): $25; Annual report (NHCT-12): $75. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the New Hampshire renewal due?

Form NHCT-12 (Annual Report) is due 4 months and 15 days after your fiscal year ends (May 15 for a calendar year); a 6-month extension is available on Form NHCT-14 with the $75 fee — an IRS extension doesn't count.

Does New Hampshire require audited financial statements?

Revenue of $500,000 to $1,999,999: GAAP financial statements (not necessarily CPA-prepared) plus your Form 990. $2,000,000 or more: audited GAAP financial statements (threshold raised from $1 million in 2022). Organizations with less than $10,000 in assets may be able to suspend annual filing if they're current.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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