New Hampshire Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in New Hampshire. Fees are paid to the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation.
RIA firm registration
$300
$100 above the national median
Per IAR
$110
$50 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$500
$250 above the national median
Per BD agent
$110
$60 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$500
$250 above the national median
Renewal
$300
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in New Hampshire
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in New Hampshire
$300 firm + $110 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$605
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$300 firm + 3 × $110 IAR + IARD system fees
$915
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$500 firm + 5 × $110 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$1,050
Private fund Form D notice filing (New Hampshire investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$500
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charges $300 for investment adviser firm registration and $110 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $605 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the New Hampshire IAR registration fee?
$110 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation. That is $50 above the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in New Hampshire?
$500 for the broker-dealer firm and $110 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the New Hampshire Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$500 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when New Hampshire residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does New Hampshire charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — New Hampshire charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $605 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.