Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in Nashua, 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, so businesses need no sales tax permit or resale registration for sales tax purposes. Businesses may instead owe the Business Enterprise Tax and the Business Profits Tax, both administered by the NH Department of Revenue Administration; BET paid can be credited against BPT. Restaurants, caterers and lodging operators separately collect the Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax and must hold a DRA license for it. Filing and payment are handled through DRA's Granite Tax Connect portal.

   Official government source

   No fee to register for business taxes with DRA. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, a BET return is due from any enterprise with more than $298,000 in gross receipts or an enterprise value tax base above $298,000; the BET rate is 0.55%·Immediate — registration and filing are done online through Granite Tax Connect

   No fee to register for business taxes with DRA. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, a BET return is due from any enterprise with more than $298,000 in gross receipts or an enterprise value tax base above $298,000; the BET rate is 0.55%

   Immediate — registration and filing are done online through Granite Tax Connect

1. New Hampshire Electricians' Board — Master Electrician License

   Electrical contractors in New Hampshire must hold a Master Electrician license issued by the Electricians' Board (RSA 319-C), administered by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Requires passing a state examination and documenting qualifying experience.

   Official government source

   $198 application fee for a Master Electrician license (same for renewal and reinstatement)·Confirm current processing time with OPLC (603-271-2152)

   $198 application fee for a Master Electrician license (same for renewal and reinstatement)

   Confirm current processing time with OPLC (603-271-2152)

2. City of Nashua — No General Business License

   The City of Nashua does not require a general business license. The City Clerk's Office licenses only specific enumerated activities: chauffeurs (taxi drivers), taxicabs, pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers, itinerant vendors and hawkers/peddlers, amusement devices, and shows such as carnivals and concerts, plus separate permits for raffles, tag days and public events. A business outside these categories does not need a Nashua business license; confirm with the City Clerk (603-589-3010) if unsure.

   Official government source

   Not applicable for most businesses; enumerated categories are published: taxicab $100/year, chauffeur $80/year, pawnbroker/secondhand dealer $50/year, shows $50, vendors $10/day, $25/week or $100/year, raffles $10, tag days free·Not applicable

   Not applicable for most businesses; enumerated categories are published: taxicab $100/year, chauffeur $80/year, pawnbroker/secondhand dealer $50/year, shows $50, vendors $10/day, $25/week or $100/year, raffles $10, tag days free

   Not applicable

3. City of Nashua — Electrical Permit (per project)

   An electrical permit must be obtained from the City of Nashua Building Safety Department for each electrical project; Hillsborough County has no permitting role in New Hampshire. A final inspection is required upon completion.

   Official government source

   Set by the City's adopted permit fee schedule (Ordinance O-21-045, published on the City's Permits page); confirm the amount for your project with the Building Safety Department·Confirm with the Building Safety Department (603-589-3080)

   Set by the City's adopted permit fee schedule (Ordinance O-21-045, published on the City's Permits page); confirm the amount for your project with the Building Safety Department

   Confirm with the Building Safety Department (603-589-3080)

Official Sources

• New Hampshire Electricians Licensing Board — Electrical Contractor License
• City of Nashua City Clerk

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