Economic Development Commission
7:30 AMConference Room A, City Hall
Monday 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 1 PM
The Business Finance Authority (BFA) provides financial assistance and credit enhancements to companies and local development corporations seeking to build or expand industrial or recreational facilities in New Hampshire.
Business registration is not required at the City level, but depending on the type of business, registration is required at the Secretary of State's Office.
Learn more: NHQS
NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs:
The best resource for starting a business in NH.
Portsmouth welcomes and is the location of several international businesses. In addition to its business parks and the Pease International Tradeport www.peasedev.org the City offers the following resources attractive to international business.