How Much Does an LLC Cost in New Jersey? (2026 Fees)
New Jersey charges $125 to file the Public Records Filing for a new LLC and $75 every year for the annual report. Registered agent service, the NJ-REG tax registration and optional expedited processing decide what you actually spend in year one.
Last reviewed August 2026. State fees change; confirm current amounts with the official New Jersey sources linked at the end of this page.
The short answer
New Jersey charges $125 for the Public Records Filing that forms an LLC. After formation, the LLC owes a $75 annual report every year, due by the end of its anniversary month. With our Gold package you pay $324 at checkout: the $125 state filing fee plus our $199 service fee. That checkout price is not the complete cost of maintaining an LLC; the annual report, any applicable taxes or partnership filing fees, and local licences are paid separately.
New Jersey LLC cost breakdown
What you pay at checkout (Gold package)
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization, paid to the Secretary of State) | $125 | At checkout |
| Gullia Filing Gold package service fee (first-year registered agent, EIN application, operating agreement) | $199 | At checkout |
Gold package checkout price: $324. This is not the complete first-year cost.
Government charges due after checkout
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual report (paid to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services) | $75 | Every year, by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| NJ-REG business tax registration | No filing fee | After formation, to receive the Business Registration Certificate |
| Partnership filing fee (Division of Taxation) | $150 per owner, if applicable | Only for entities taxed as partnerships with New Jersey-source income or losses and more than two owners; capped at $250,000 |
| Local business licences and permits | Varies | Requirements vary by municipality |
Optional and other costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registered agent renewal | $120 per year | After the first year included in the Gold package. You may act as your own agent if you qualify. |
| Expedited state processing | Set by the Secretary of State | Optional. Check the Secretary of State for current expedite fees and processing times. |
| Local business licences or city taxes | Varies by city or county | Depends on where and how the business operates. |
Graduated personal income tax up to 10.75% on NJ-resident LLC pass-through income. Highest in the northeast.
New Jersey LLCs may have state income tax and partnership filing obligations depending on how they are taxed. If you want help with these returns, see our US tax preparation services.
One-time costs vs recurring costs
Startup costs are paid once to get the LLC on the register. Recurring costs keep it in good standing year after year. Separating the two is the difference between a realistic budget and a surprise.
One-time formation costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public Records Filing for New Business Entity | $125 | The state formation fee paid to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. Non-negotiable. |
| NJ-REG business tax registration | No filing fee | Required for every NJ business. Produces the Business Registration Certificate used by banks and state contracting. |
| Expedited processing (optional) | $50 for 8.5 hours, $500 for same-hour service | Only worth it against a hard bank or contract deadline. Standard online filing is usually a few business days. |
| Certified copy of formation documents (optional) | Small per-document state fee | Some banks and lenders ask for a certified copy or a standing certificate. |
| Operating agreement | $0 to several hundred | Not filed with the state and not legally required, but banks and co-owners expect one. Included in our packages. |
Recurring annual costs
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey annual report | $75 per year | Due by the last day of your anniversary month. Check the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services annual reports portal for current late-filing penalties. After two consecutive years of non-filing, the charter may be revoked. |
| Registered agent service | Typically $99 to $299 per year | Optional as a paid service: you may act as your own agent with a New Jersey street address. Prices vary widely by provider. |
| Partnership / member filing fees | $150 per owner, if applicable | Generally, the fee applies to entities classified as partnerships for federal income tax purposes that have income or losses from New Jersey sources and more than two owners, subject to applicable exceptions. The fee is capped at $250,000 in total. A prepayment toward the following year's fee is generally required, except for a final return. Confirm your entity's tax classification and eligibility with the New Jersey Division of Taxation or a tax professional. |
| State and local taxes | Varies | Pass-through income is taxed on NJ personal returns at graduated rates up to 10.75%. Sales tax registration applies to taxable sales. |
| Bookkeeping and tax preparation | Varies | A business expense rather than a state cost, but the largest recurring line for most active NJ LLCs. |
Is registered agent cost fixed?
New Jersey requires a registered agent with a physical in-state street address that is available during business hours. You can serve as your own agent if you meet that test, which makes registered agent service an optional business expense rather than a fixed state cost. Commercial agents typically charge between $99 and $299 a year, and pricing differs by provider and term.
Estimated first-year cost example
Single-member NJ LLC, no employees, self-filed formation with paid registered agent service
- Public Records Filing (state fee)$125
- NJ-REG tax registration$0
- Registered agent service (mid-market)about $150
- Annual report ($75, due by the end of the anniversary month each year)$75 when due
- Estimated first-year totalabout $275 in formation and agent costs, plus $75 for each annual report when due
Acting as your own registered agent brings year one down to the $125 state fee. Figures exclude taxes, any partnership filing fee, local licences that vary by municipality, and professional fees.
What founders in New Jersey overpay for
- New Jersey has among the highest state income tax rates (up to 10.75%), very costly for high-earning pass-through LLC members.
- New Jersey requires an initial filing PLUS registration with the Division of Taxation for a Business Registration Certificate, two separate filings.
- Late filing penalties. Late fees apply; check the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services annual reports portal for current penalties. After two consecutive years of non-filing, the LLC's charter may be revoked.
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. Corporation Business Tax of 6.5%-9% if C-Corp elected.
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New Jersey LLC cost FAQs
Official New Jersey sources
Gullia Filing is a private filing service, not a government agency. Fees are set by the state and can change, so verify current amounts directly:
Start your New Jersey LLC: Gold package $324 at checkout
Gold package checkout price: the $125 New Jersey state filing fee plus our $199 service fee, which includes first-year registered agent service, EIN application and an operating agreement. The $75 annual report is a separate government fee, due annually by the end of the LLC's anniversary month. This checkout price is not the complete cost of maintaining an LLC.