Business formation
Form your business in New Jersey
Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in New Jersey with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.
Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $100 in state filing fees, which is right at the national median: 18 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $100 and a nonprofit for $50. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.
New Jersey state filing fees
These are the one-time fees paid to the New Jersey Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.
| Entity type | State filing fee |
|---|---|
| LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run. | $100 |
| Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing. | $100 |
| NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3). | $50 |
Note: Formation fees cut by $25 on July 1, 2026 (P.L.2026, c.24).
Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services before filing.
What an LLC costs every year in New Jersey
Annual Report
$75
By the last day of the month the LLC was formed, each year Paying online adds a $3 card fee or $0.50 by e-check. An LLC that does not file for two years can be revoked; reinstatement costs $75 plus every missed annual report.
State tax on the LLC
New Jersey has no franchise tax on an LLC taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity. An LLC taxed as a partnership with more than two owners and New Jersey-source income pays a partnership filing fee of $150 per owner, up to $250,000, with Form NJ-1065, plus a 50 percent prepayment of the next year's fee. An LLC taxed as a corporation pays Corporation Business Tax, with a minimum of $500 to $2,000 based on New Jersey gross receipts. Every LLC registers for state taxes on Form NJ-REG after formation.
How long New Jersey takes
Online formation documents can be downloaded from the confirmation page once payment goes through, and nothing is mailed. Over-the-counter expedited service costs $25 per filing, same-day fax service $50, two-hour service $500 and one-hour service $1,000.
What is different about New Jersey
- • New Jersey cut the LLC formation fee from $125 to $100 on July 1, 2026.
- • An LLC with three or more owners pays $150 per owner every year in partnership filing fees, even in a loss year.
- • A name that was reserved in advance, uses characters such as # ! ? $ or /, or is under four characters cannot be filed online and must go by mail or fax.
Guide reviewed October 2026 against the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.
What else you pay in year one
- Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a New Jersey street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
- EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
- Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by New Jersey. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
- Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.
Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.
Questions founders ask about New Jersey
- How much does an LLC cost per year in New Jersey?
- The annual report is $75 plus a small online payment fee. An LLC with more than two owners also pays a $150-per-owner partnership filing fee.
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
- $100 for the Certificate of Formation since July 1, 2026. It was $125 before.
- When is the New Jersey LLC annual report due?
- By the last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month each year. If no report is filed for two years, the LLC can be revoked.
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Jersey?
- The New Jersey state filing fee for an LLC is $100, paid once when you file the formation document. That is right at the national median: 18 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
- Do I need a registered agent in New Jersey?
- Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in New Jersey who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
- What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?
- The state fee goes to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
- Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?
- Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.
Next step
Comparing states? Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, or see filing fees in every state.
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