What an LLC Costs in New Jersey
The New Jersey LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The fee for filing a Certificate of Formation for a New Jersey LLC is $100.00. Expedited over-the-counter service is available for an extra fee ($25.00 per filing, with same-day, 2-hour and 1-hour options at higher fees). N.J. Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Registry Fee Schedules; Getting Registered
| LLC filing fee | The fee for filing a Certificate of Formation for a New Jersey LLC is $100.00. Expedited over-the-counter service is available for an extra fee ($25.00 per filing, with same-day, 2-hour and 1-hour options at higher fees). The Division's Getting Registered page also states the fee is $100 for all for-profit entities. A 2026 bill (A5325) proposed lowering certain business formation fees from $125.00 to $100.00; the fee schedule read (last updated 07/01/26) lists $100.00. |
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| Annual report | Every domestic and foreign LLC files an annual report with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services; the fee is $75.00. The State's business portal says the report is due every year on the last day of the month in which the business was formed, and that the business is responsible for filing even if it gets no notice from the State. Under state law, if no annual report is filed for two consecutive years, a domestic LLC's certificate is moved to an inactive list (and a foreign LLC's certificate may be revoked); reinstatement requires paying a reinstatement fee, the current and all delinquent annual report fees, and a late filing fee. The LLC reinstatement fee is $75.00. |
| State franchise or minimum tax | An LLC classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes that has income or loss from New Jersey sources and more than two owners must pay a partnership filing fee of $150 for each owner, up to a maximum of $250,000, on the NJ-1065. The fee is due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of each privilege period, along with an installment payment equal to 50% of the current year's filing fee. Single-member LLCs do not file a separate business income tax return; the owner reports the profit on an individual return. Partnerships with nonresident owners may also be subject to tax under the Corporation Business Tax Act (NJ-CBT-1065). |
Where to get help in New Jersey
More New Jersey starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in New Jersey
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in New Jersey
- All New Jersey starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
The fee for filing a Certificate of Formation for a New Jersey LLC is $100.00. Expedited over-the-counter service is available for an extra fee ($25.00 per filing, with same-day, 2-hour and 1-hour options at higher fees).
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in New Jersey?
Every domestic and foreign LLC files an annual report with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services; the fee is $75.00. The State's business portal says the report is due every year on the last day of the month in which the business was formed, and that the business is responsible for filing even if it gets no notice from the State. Under state law, if no annual report is filed for two consecutive years, a domestic LLC's certificate is moved to an inactive list (and a foreign LLC's certificate may be revoked); reinstatement requires paying a reinstatement fee, the current and all delinquent annual report fees, and a late filing fee. The LLC reinstatement fee is $75.00.
What state taxes does an LLC pay in New Jersey?
An LLC classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes that has income or loss from New Jersey sources and more than two owners must pay a partnership filing fee of $150 for each owner, up to a maximum of $250,000, on the NJ-1065. The fee is due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of each privilege period, along with an installment payment equal to 50% of the current year's filing fee. Single-member LLCs do not file a separate business income tax return; the owner reports the profit on an individual return.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.