# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-301: 564-F:3-301 Formation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-301

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-301
- **Heading:** 564-F:3-301 Formation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 3-301

## Text

(a) One or more persons may act as the organizers of a foundation by filing with the secretary of state the foundation's certificate of formation. (b) The foundation's certificate of formation shall set forth: (1) The foundation's name; (2) The name of the foundation's initial registered agent in this state; and (3) The address of the foundation's initial registered office in this state. (c) Except to the extent that it is inconsistent with this chapter or any other applicable law, the foundation's certificate of formation may include any of the following: (1) The foundation's purposes; (2) The name of each of the foundation's initial directors; (3) If the foundation's existence will not begin upon the filing of certificate of formation with the secretary of state, the effective date and time on which the foundation's existence shall begin; (4) If the foundation will exist only for a limited period, the date on which the foundation shall terminate; (5) Any provision managing or regulating the foundation's affairs; (6) Any provision defining, limiting, or regulating the foundation's powers; (7) Any provision defining, limiting, or regulating a foundation official's duties and powers; and (8) Any other matter that the organizer deems necessary or advisable. (d) For purposes of subsection (c)(3), the effective date and time shall not be more than 90 days after the filing of the foundation's certificate of formation with the secretary of state.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-101 564-F:1-101 Short Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-101.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-102 564-F:1-102 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-102.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-103 564-F:1-103 Reservation of Power to Amend or Repeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-103.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-201 564-F:2-201 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S2-201.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-202 564-F:2-202 Rules of Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S2-202.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-301 564-F:3-301 Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-301.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-302 564-F:3-302 Date of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-302.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-303 564-F:3-303 Legal Status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-303.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-304 564-F:3-304 Pre-Formation Transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-304.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-305 564-F:3-305 Amendment of the Certificate of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-305.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-306 564-F:3-306 Restated Certificate of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-306.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:4-401 564-F:4-401 Name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S4-401.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:4-402 564-F:4-402 Reservation of Name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S4-402.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:5-501 564-F:5-501 Registered Agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S5-501.md)

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