{ "batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c1", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: anchor", "summary": "New Hampshire's official statute site is the RSA published by the General Court at gc.nh.gov; trade names are governed by RSA Chapter 349 (Title XXXI).", "body": "New Hampshire's official statute site is the RSA published by the General Court at gc.nh.gov; trade names are governed by RSA Chapter 349 (Title XXXI).\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court (RSA) actually says:\n\n“New Hampshire Statutes - Table of Contents”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/nhtoc.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire General Court (RSA)", "evidence_quote": "New Hampshire Statutes - Table of Contents", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "anchor", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c2", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: DBA / trade name requirement", "summary": "RSA 349:1 requires every sole proprietor doing business in New Hampshire under a name other than their own to register the trade name with the Secretary of State.", "body": "RSA 349:1 requires every sole proprietor doing business in New Hampshire under a name other than their own to register the trade name with the Secretary of State.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court (RSA) actually says:\n\n“Every sole proprietor doing business in this state under any name other than the sole proprietor's own name,”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/349/349-1.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire General Court (RSA)", "evidence_quote": "Every sole proprietor doing business in this state under any name other than the sole proprietor's own name,", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "DBA / trade name requirement", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c3", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: DBA fee", "summary": "RSA 349:7 sets the trade name registration fee at $50 and the renewal fee at $50, paid to the Secretary of State.", "body": "RSA 349:7 sets the trade name registration fee at $50 and the renewal fee at $50, paid to the Secretary of State.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court (RSA) actually says:\n\n“The fee for renewal of any registration shall be $50.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/349/349-7.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire General Court (RSA)", "evidence_quote": "The fee for renewal of any registration shall be $50.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "DBA fee", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c4", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: DBA renewal cycle", "summary": "RSA 349:8 requires reregistration of a trade name at the expiration of the 5-year period in RSA 349:6.", "body": "RSA 349:8 requires reregistration of a trade name at the expiration of the 5-year period in RSA 349:6.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court (RSA) actually says:\n\n“shall be required to reregister at the time of the expiration of the 5-year period set forth in RSA 349:6.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/349/349-8.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire General Court (RSA)", "evidence_quote": "shall be required to reregister at the time of the expiration of the 5-year period set forth in RSA 349:6.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "DBA renewal cycle", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c5", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: DBA penalty", "summary": "RSA 349:9 makes failure to comply with the trade name chapter a violation for a natural person and a misdemeanor for any other person.", "body": "RSA 349:9 makes failure to comply with the trade name chapter a violation for a natural person and a misdemeanor for any other person.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court (RSA) actually says:\n\n“shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/349/349-9.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire General Court (RSA)", "evidence_quote": "shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "DBA penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c6", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: Business Profits Tax threshold", "summary": "The NH Department of Revenue Administration states the Business Profits Tax return is required of business organizations with gross business income over $103,000.", "body": "The NH Department of Revenue Administration states the Business Profits Tax return is required of business organizations with gross business income over $103,000.\n\nWhat New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration actually says:\n\n“every business organization with gross business income from all business activities of more than $103,000”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://revenue.nh.gov/taxes-glance/business-taxes", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration", "evidence_quote": "every business organization with gross business income from all business activities of more than $103,000", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "Business Profits Tax threshold", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c7", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: Business Enterprise Tax threshold", "summary": "The NH DRA states the Business Enterprise Tax applies to business enterprises with more than $281,000 of gross receipts.", "body": "The NH DRA states the Business Enterprise Tax applies to business enterprises with more than $281,000 of gross receipts.\n\nWhat New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration actually says:\n\n“every business enterprise with more than $281,000 of gross receipts from all activities”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://revenue.nh.gov/taxes-glance/business-taxes", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration", "evidence_quote": "every business enterprise with more than $281,000 of gross receipts from all activities", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "Business Enterprise Tax threshold", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_c8", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: BPT rate", "summary": "The NH DRA states the BPT rate is 7.5% for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2023.", "body": "The NH DRA states the BPT rate is 7.5% for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2023.\n\nWhat New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration actually says:\n\n“and 7.5% for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2023.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://revenue.nh.gov/taxes-glance/business-taxes", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration", "evidence_quote": "and 7.5% for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2023.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "BPT rate", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "NH", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_q1", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: sales tax permit / no general sales tax statement; statewide business license", "summary": "New Hampshire requires sole proprietors, partnerships, trusts, and associations to register their trade names if they do not use the owner's own name.", "body": "New Hampshire requires sole proprietors, partnerships, trusts, and associations to register their trade names if they do not use the owner's own name.\n\nWhat New Hampshire (official) actually says:\n\n“I. Every sole proprietor doing business in this state under any name other than the sole proprietor's own name, and every partnership, trust or association doing business in this state shall register the trade name of such business, trust or association in the manner provided in RSA 349:5 and 349:6.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/349/349-1.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire (official)", "evidence_quote": "I. Every sole proprietor doing business in this state under any name other than the sole proprietor's own name, and every partnership, trust or association doing business in this state shall register the trade name of such business, trust or association in the manner provided in RSA 349:5 and 349:6.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "sales tax permit / no general sales tax statement; statewide business license", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "New Hampshire", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r6695_new_hampshire_required_paperwork_and_licenses_new_hampshire_6695_q2", "category": "Business", "title": "New Hampshire: sales tax permit / no general sales tax statement; statewide business license", "summary": "New Hampshire does not have a general sales tax.", "body": "New Hampshire does not have a general sales tax.\n\nWhat New Hampshire (official) actually says:\n\n“Business Taxes | NH Department of Revenue Administration”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.revenue.nh.gov/taxes-glance/business-taxes", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "New Hampshire (official)", "evidence_quote": "Business Taxes | NH Department of Revenue Administration", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "6695-new-hampshire-required-paperwork-and-licenses", "subject": "New Hampshire", "topic": "sales tax permit / no general sales tax statement; statewide business license", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "New Hampshire", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-nh" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }