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
$250
$50 above the national median
Per IAR
$130
$80 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$300
$50 above the national median
Per BD agent
$130
$70 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$500
$250 above the national median
Renewal
Varies
Reduced/different at renewal
Year-one cost scenarios in New Hampshire
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in New Hampshire
$250 firm + $130 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$575
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$250 firm + 3 × $130 IAR + IARD system fees
$925
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$300 firm + 5 × $130 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$950
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 $250 for investment adviser firm registration and $130 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $575 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the New Hampshire IAR registration fee?
$130 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation. That is $80 above the national median. Note: IA firm renewal $200; IAR renewal $100
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in New Hampshire?
$300 for the broker-dealer firm and $130 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, plus the $160 NASAA EFD system fee. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does New Hampshire charge the same fee to renew?
No — New Hampshire renewal fees differ from initial registration. IA firm renewal $200; IAR renewal $100 Confirm current amounts with the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation before your renewal window.