Landscaping Business Permit Requirements in Concord, NH

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. New Hampshire — No Sales Tax

   New Hampshire has no state sales tax and no local sales taxes. Businesses do not need a sales tax permit. However, businesses may be subject to the Business Profits Tax (BPT) and Business Enterprise Tax (BET). Register with the NH Department of Revenue Administration.

   Official government source

   Free (business tax registration)·Immediate (online)

   Free (business tax registration)

   Immediate (online)

2. New Hampshire Pesticide Applicator License

   If you apply pesticides or herbicides as part of landscaping services in New Hampshire, you must hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the state department of agriculture.

   Official government source

   $50–$200 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$200 (exam and license)

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Concord City Clerk — Business License

   Concord requires a Business License for certain regulated businesses. The City Clerk processes license applications and annual renewals. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

2. Merrimack County / Concord Contractor Registration

   Landscaping contractors may need to register with Merrimack County or the City of Concord. Some jurisdictions require a separate contractor's registration for landscaping and irrigation work.

   Official government source

   $50–$200·1–3 weeks

   $50–$200

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Concord City Clerk
• New Hampshire — No Sales Tax

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