Form an LLC in New Jersey
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $255 on Standard.
State filing fee
$130
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$75 / yr
New Jersey LLCs file with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services at a $130 filing fee. The annual report is $75, due on the formation anniversary each year, and processing is about a week.
New Jersey is typically chosen by founders operating in or adjacent to New York City who want to be on the NJ side of the river. The state's corporate tax climate is more demanding than its neighbors, which makes Delaware a common alternative for holding entities even when the operating presence is in NJ.
Best for: NJ-resident businesses; NYC-area operators preferring NJ over Manhattan.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $130 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $75 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
- NJ-REG is mandatory within 60 days of formation - missing it triggers tax penalties.
How we file your New Jersey LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Formation
We file Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The $130 fee is paid online.
- 2
NJ-REG tax registration
New Jersey requires every formed entity to register for taxes through NJ-REG within 60 days. We handle this as part of the formation package.
- 3
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a New Jersey operating agreement delivered.
- 4
Set up annual report tracking
New Jersey annual reports are due on the formation anniversary each year with a $75 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the New Jersey annual report due?
On the LLC's formation anniversary each year. The fee is $75.
What is NJ-REG?
New Jersey requires every business entity to register with the state Division of Taxation within 60 days of formation, regardless of whether the LLC will owe state taxes.
Can a non-resident own a New Jersey LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your New Jersey LLC?
Total from $255 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.