The Division fee schedule updated July 1, 2026 lists a $100 certificate of formation fee. Some older pages still show $125. A name reservation costs $50. Expedited service costs extra, with add-on fees from $25 to $1,000 depending on speed.
Official sourceWhat does New Jersey charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a Certificate of Formation with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, online or on paper. The filing names a New Jersey registered agent and office. |
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| Formation charges | The Division fee schedule updated July 1, 2026 lists a $100 certificate of formation fee. Some older pages still show $125. A name reservation costs $50. Expedited service costs extra, with add-on fees from $25 to $1,000 depending on speed. |
| Recurring filing | Every LLC files an annual report with a $75 fee. Online filing adds $3 for a card or $0.50 for an e-check. The report confirms the registered agent, address and managers or members. |
| First and later due dates | The annual report is due every year by the last day of the month in which the LLC completed formation. An LLC formed in October reports by October 31 in later years. The duty applies even if the State sends no notice. |
| Registered agent and office | The agent for service of process must be an individual who lives in New Jersey or another person authorized to transact business in New Jersey. The LLC must keep an office in the state, which need not be where it operates. The online formation service asks for the agent's email address. |
| Taxes and other costs | The $75 report is not a tax. A single-member LLC reports business income on the owner's personal return. A multi-member LLC files partnership income information. Sales tax, payroll tax, municipal licenses and agent service fees depend on the business and are outside the state filing subtotal. |
When does the first New Jersey LLC report fall due?
The annual report is due every year by the last day of the month in which the LLC completed formation. An LLC formed in October reports by October 31 in later years. The duty applies even if the State sends no notice.
Every LLC files an annual report with a $75 fee. Online filing adds $3 for a card or $0.50 for an e-check. The report confirms the registered agent, address and managers or members.
Who can be the New Jersey registered agent?
The agent for service of process must be an individual who lives in New Jersey or another person authorized to transact business in New Jersey. The LLC must keep an office in the state, which need not be where it operates. The online formation service asks for the agent's email address.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Save the certificate, sign an operating agreement and get an EIN when needed. Register for state taxes with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, check municipal license rules, and calendar the formation month for each annual report.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
The $75 report is not a tax. A single-member LLC reports business income on the owner's personal return. A multi-member LLC files partnership income information. Sales tax, payroll tax, municipal licenses and agent service fees depend on the business and are outside the state filing subtotal.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Division of Revenue fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Taxes and annual report guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual report fees and service charges - reviewed October 1, 2026
- N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14 office and agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
- N.J.S.A. 42:2C-26 annual report - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Online business formation service - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the New Jersey LLC filing fee $100 or $125?
The Division of Revenue fee schedule updated July 1, 2026 lists $100. Some older state pages and guides still show $125.
When is the New Jersey LLC annual report due?
By the last day of the month in which the LLC completed formation, every year. An October formation means October 31.
What happens if a New Jersey LLC skips the annual report?
After two consecutive years without a report, the certificate moves to an inactive list. The State says failure to file can also lead to revocation.
Who can be a New Jersey registered agent?
A New Jersey resident individual, or another person authorized to transact business in New Jersey. The LLC also needs an office in the state.
Does a New Jersey LLC pay tax on the annual report?
No. The $75 fee is a filing charge. Income reporting depends on whether the LLC has one member or several.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.