New Jersey LLC Filing Fees and Requirements
Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $125 in state fees. Learn the Certificate of Formation requirements, annual report deadlines, registered agent rules, and business license requirements for your New Jersey LLC.
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New Jersey LLC key facts
Filing fee: $125 (Certificate of Formation/Authorization)
Processing time: Standard processing through the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services online portal; expedited options may be available
State agency: New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Annual report due: $75 per year; due on the last day of the month in which the LLC originally completed formation
State tax rate: Multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships owe a minimum partner tax of $150 per member per year; all LLCs must register for state taxes via Form NJ-REG after formation
New Jersey LLC filing fees and requirements
Forming an LLC in New Jersey requires filing a Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and paying a $125 state fee. You'll also need a registered agent with a New Jersey address, and you'll owe a $75 annual report fee each year to stay in good standing.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
The state filing fee to form a New Jersey LLC is $125. You pay this when you file your Certificate of Formation/Authorization with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. This fee applies to all for-profit domestic LLCs formed in the state.
New Jersey processes formation filings online through its Business Formation portal. If you pay by credit card, expect a small convenience fee on top of the $125 state fee — roughly $3 for credit card payments or $0.50 for e-check, though the exact amounts can change. Confirm the current surcharge in the state's online system at the time you file.
After filing, you'll need to complete Form NJ-REG — the state's tax and employer registration form — through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. There's no separate fee for NJ-REG, but it's a required step before your LLC can operate and collect or remit state taxes.
Certificate of Formation requirements
To form a New Jersey LLC, you file a Certificate of Formation/Authorization — also called the Public Records Filing for New Business Entity — with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The filing is done online through the state's Business Formation portal.
- LLC name (must be distinguishable from other registered New Jersey businesses)
- Name and New Jersey address of your registered agent
- Names and addresses of the LLC's organizers
- Effective date of formation (if different from the filing date)
- State filing fee: $125
Registered agent requirement
Every New Jersey LLC must designate a registered agent as part of the formation process. The registered agent receives official government correspondence and legal documents — including service of process — on behalf of your LLC. New Jersey requires the registered agent's address to be a physical address within the state.
Your registered agent can be an individual with a New Jersey address or a registered business entity authorized to act as an agent in the state. A P.O. box is not acceptable — the address must be a street address where someone is available during business hours to receive documents.
New Jersey annual report
New Jersey LLCs must file an annual report every year to stay in good standing. The filing fee is $75, and the report is due on the last day of the month in which your LLC originally completed formation. If your LLC was formed in March, your annual report is due every year on March 31.
Annual reports are filed online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services portal. The same portal handles registered agent changes, reinstatements, and business closures. The $75 fee applies to both domestic and foreign LLCs registered in New Jersey. Missing the deadline can put your LLC out of good standing with the state.
New Jersey business license and permit requirements
New Jersey doesn't issue a single general business license that covers all LLCs. What you need depends on your industry, location, and the type of work your business does. Most LLCs will need to check requirements at the state, county, and municipal levels.
Some industries — things like construction, healthcare, food service, and childcare — require state-issued professional or occupational licenses. Local municipalities often require a separate business registration or certificate of occupancy. The New Jersey Business Action Center at Business.NJ.gov is the best starting point for figuring out which licenses apply to your specific business.
Employer Identification Number
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS. Every LLC with more than one member needs one, and single-member LLCs need one if they plan to hire employees or open a business bank account. You apply directly through the IRS at no cost.
An EIN keeps your Social Security number off business documents and is required for New Jersey's tax and employer registration (Form NJ-REG). Getting one before you complete your state registration makes the process faster.
Operating agreement
New Jersey does not require LLCs to have an operating agreement, but having one is worth the effort. An operating agreement sets out how your LLC is owned, how decisions get made, and how profits and losses are divided among members.
Without one, your LLC falls back on New Jersey's default LLC statutes — which may not reflect how you actually want to run your business. For multi-member LLCs especially, a written operating agreement prevents disputes before they start.
Amendment and cancellation fees
If you need to change information in your Certificate of Formation — things like your LLC's name or registered agent — New Jersey charges a $100 amendment fee. Amendments are filed online through the state's Business Charter Amendments portal, and the state returns a certificate confirming acceptance.
Closing your LLC requires filing a Certificate of Cancellation. New Jersey's fee schedule lists cancellation filings under the standard business filing fee schedule — check the current fee at the time of filing through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services portal.
FAQ
The state filing fee is $125. You pay this when you file your Certificate of Formation/Authorization with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. If you pay online by credit card, a small convenience fee — roughly $3 — is added on top of the $125 state fee. Confirm the exact surcharge in the state portal at the time you file.
Yes. New Jersey LLCs must file an annual report every year with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The fee is $75, and the report is due on the last day of the month in which your LLC originally completed formation. Missing the deadline can put your LLC out of good standing with the state.
Yes. Every New Jersey LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical New Jersey address. The registered agent receives legal documents and official government correspondence on behalf of your LLC. You name your registered agent when you file the Certificate of Formation — it's a required field in the state's online formation system.
It depends on your industry and location. New Jersey doesn't issue a single general business license for all LLCs. What you need varies based on the type of work your business does, where it operates, and whether your industry requires a state-issued professional or occupational license. Start at Business.NJ.gov to figure out which licenses apply to your specific business.
It depends on the license type. State-level professional and occupational licenses are issued by the relevant New Jersey licensing board or agency for your industry. Local business registrations and certificates of occupancy are handled by your county or municipality. The New Jersey Business Action Center at Business.NJ.gov is the best place to start — it walks you through which licenses apply based on your business type and location.
We charge you the $125 state fee at cost and pay it directly to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services on your behalf when filing your formation paperwork. We don't mark up the state fee — what New Jersey charges is what you pay.
You'll need to register as a foreign LLC in New Jersey. This means filing a Certificate of Formation/Authorization for a foreign entity with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and paying the $125 state fee. You'll also need a registered agent with a New Jersey address. Foreign LLCs are subject to the same annual report requirement — $75 per year — as domestic LLCs.
Yes, depending on your LLC's structure. Multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships owe a minimum partner tax of $150 per member per year in New Jersey, on top of any other applicable business taxes. All LLCs must also complete Form NJ-REG to register for state taxes after formation. A tax professional can help you figure out which state tax obligations apply to your specific LLC.
