Welcome to the New Hampshire Business Gateway, your centralized hub for starting, managing and growing your business in the Granite State.
 
Whether you're registering a new business, filing annual reports, applying for permits, or learning about your responsibilities, the New Hampshire Business Gateway is your guide to owning and operating a business in New Hampshire.
 
To begin go to nhbusinessgateway.gov
 
You'll notice the navigation follows the lifecycle of a business from exploring funding opportunities to expanding your workforce.
 
The New Hampshire Business Gateway is your hub for business growth.
 
If you're new to the Business Gateway, click get started in the center of the page to sign up for a free account and personalized experience.
 
After selecting start a new checklist, there's a step by step guide for entering a new business idea or existing business.
 
Starting with your business name, the type of business, and ownership, the questions will walk through each stage of business development.
 
The industry or NAICS code is made easy, so you need only enter terms that describe the products or services being provided.
 
Checklist questions assess employment plans and the business location to identify compliance requirements.
 
When you submit your answers, the New Hampshire Business Gateway delivers detailed criteria to consider as part of creating a new business.
 
All the state and federal resources are collected into a comprehensive customized checklist, saving hours of searching and organizational time.
 
Aren't sure about some of your choices? Make a new checklist and compare your options. You can make as many checklists as you like.
 
From here, you have an overview of tasks and deadlines, as well as a detailed list of the next steps to take in reaching your business objectives.
 
Click on individual task calendars to set a personalized timeline with reminders that will help keep you on track.
 
Mark off tasks when complete to remove them from your business to do list.
 
Tasks critical to your business are marked as required under the calendar date, so you have a clear understanding of what makes your business hum. Your custom checklists all live in one place and can be organized and pinned to prioritize the checklist most important to you at that time.
 
The My Gateway page has an overview of checklists, deadlines, permits, state bids, and RFPs, as well as helpful links specific to your business needs.
 
Gateway notifications are available on this page and through the avatar on the top right of each page.
 
Another customized feature of the New Hampshire Business Gateway is the My Permits section of your dashboard. Navigate to the View All option to find the essential information to help your business comply with state and local licensing requirements.
 
Each listed permit shows the permit title, related business, type of permit, status, and a drop-down arrow for more information about permit contacts.
 
Visitors to the New Hampshire Business Gateway can explore funding options.
 
Select the View All option to learn more about contract bidding and RFP process. All open funding opportunities are listed on the right of this page, but to expedite the process, use the search criteria to find results best suited for your business.
 
There's also a drop-down arrow for step by step instructions on how to navigate the state bids and RFP information.
 
Need help? The Gateway has an extensive FAQ section.
 
A list of all departments with direct contacts for every agency involved, as well as a contact form allowing you to submit specific questions based on your needs. You can also sign up for email alerts to stay informed about regulatory changes or coming deadlines. New Hampshire's Business Gateway is here to help you focus on what matters most, growing your business. Visit nhbusinessgateway.gov to explore, register and manage your business all in one place.
 
New Hampshire is open for business.