New Hampshire regulates securities under the New Hampshire Securities Act, enforced by the Bureau of Securities Regulation within the Secretary of State's Office. New Hampshire requires registration or exemption for securities offered or sold in the state.
New Hampshire allows registration by coordination, qualification, or notice filing. Reg D Rule 506 offerings require Form D notice filing. Filing fee is $500, due within 15 days of first sale.
Understanding the core regulatory framework in New Hampshire:
Securities must be registered before offer or sale unless exempt under RSA 421-B
The Bureau of Securities Regulation has authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions
Anti-fraud provisions apply to all securities transactions
Broker-dealers and investment advisers must register
New Hampshire provides the following exemptions from full securities registration:
New Hampshire imposes civil penalties, criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment, investor rescission rights, and administrative sanctions.
Transactions involving New Hampshire-based shareholders require blue sky compliance when stock is part of the consideration. Acquisition Stars handles New Hampshire notice filings for multi-state deals.
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Common questions about New Hampshire blue sky laws and securities compliance
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