Why Choose New Hampshire

Expanding or relocating a business in New Hampshire means joining a list of forward-thinking companies that push the envelope in a variety of industries. Our low tax burden, top workforce and unmatched quality of life compliments our robust infrastructure, which connects you to major markets like Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Montreal in a matter of hours.

Our state is consistently recognized in top national rankings in categories like education, safety, business climate and tax climate. And if you’re looking for a location that offers technical training programs and R&D partnerships to fuel your talent pipeline, New Hampshire has these in spades.

Nationally Ranked

• No. 1 Best State to Live – Home Snacks – 2020
• No. 4 Best State for Public Education – 24/7 Wall Street – 2020
• No. 4 Most Innovative State – Consumer Technology Association – 2020
• No. 5 Best State to Raise a Family – WalletHub – 2020
• No. 6 Best Tax Climate for Business – Tax Foundation – 2020  
• No. 8 Strongest Workforce – CNBC – 2019
• No. 8 Safest State – WalletHub – 2020
• No. 9 Most Innovative State – Bloomberg – 2020

Business Tax Friendly

• NO Use Tax
• NO Sales Tax
• NO Estate Tax
• NO Internet Tax
• NO Inventory Tax
• NO Capital Gains Tax
• NO Broad-based Personal Income Tax
• Available tax credits & job traning grants
• Regenerative manufacturing tax exemption for qualified businesses

Quality of Life

Beyond the 9-5, you’ll find New Hampshire’s exceptional quality of life is reinforced by an abundance of extracurricular activities. If you’re drawn to city life, major hubs like Portsmouth, Manchester, and Nashua offer lively culture, worldly entertainment, and premier cuisine that can cater to your dynamic tastes. If you’re after quiet escapes to the mountains, we have a collection of over 48 peaks that tower above 4,000 feet just waiting to be conquered. Prefer to be lakeside? We’ve got hundreds of sparkling lakes, ponds, and rivers that will soothe your soul. And the best part? You don’t have to choose. You can have it all in New Hampshire.  For more information, visit visitnh.gov.