Who should form an LLC in New Jersey?
Anyone who lives in New Jersey or runs their business from there. If you form in another state but operate in New Jersey, you will usually have to register there as a foreign LLC anyway, paying both states' fees. See home state or another state.
How do you form an LLC in New Jersey, step by step?
Choose and check the name
Search the state's business records and include "LLC", "L.L.C." or "Limited Liability Company" in the name.
Appoint a registered agent
A person or company with a physical street address in New Jersey. See what a registered agent is.
File the Certificate of Formation
Online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, which usually approves online filings within a business day, or by mail. The fee is $100 since July 1, 2026. Confirm the amount at checkout, as some older sources still show $125.
Get an EIN and sign an operating agreement
The EIN is free from the IRS. See LLC operating agreement.
Register for state taxes
Sales tax and payroll as needed. Then note the first yearly filing date.
What does New Jersey require every year?
An annual report each year for $75, filed in the LLC's anniversary month. An LLC that misses two consecutive years can have its charter revoked.
For deadlines, fees and late penalties in detail, see New Jersey LLC yearly filings.
What is the separate tax registration?
After formation, New Jersey LLCs register with the Division of Taxation through the online business registration, often called NJ-REG. It sets up tax and employer accounts and is required even if you do not expect to collect sales tax.
Should you file it yourself or use a formation service?
Filing yourself costs only the state fee, and the New Jersey filing is short enough for most owners to complete. A formation service saves time, can act as your registered agent and may send reminders for yearly filings, but compare total yearly costs: low headline prices are often paired with paid add-ons such as expedited filing, operating agreements or EIN applications, which you can do yourself free. Whichever you choose, keep the approved filing, the EIN letter and your operating agreement together. See how much an LLC costs.
Can a non-resident form an LLC in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey has no residency or citizenship requirement for an LLC's members or managers. You need a registered agent with a New Jersey street address and an EIN; a foreign owner without a Social Security number applies for the EIN on Form SS-4. A single-member LLC owned by a foreign person files Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no US income. See can a non-resident own a US LLC and annual filings for foreign-owned LLCs.
What happens if you miss a required report?
The state usually charges a late fee and marks the LLC as not in good standing, which can block a certificate of good standing, a bank account or a loan. If the filing stays overdue, the state can administratively dissolve the LLC, ending its liability protection and its claim to the name. Reinstatement means filing every missing report and paying the fees owed, so put the dates in your calendar. See reinstating a dissolved LLC.
Which New Jersey taxes apply to an LLC?
New Jersey taxes owners on their share of profit under its gross income tax. LLCs taxed as partnerships with more than two owners may owe a partnership filing fee per owner. New Jersey has a state sales tax, and LLCs taxed as corporations pay the corporation business tax.
If you sell online, see New Jersey sales tax for online sellers.
Federally, a New Jersey LLC is taxed like any other LLC. See how LLCs are taxed. For a side-by-side view of state costs, see how much an LLC costs.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
$100 from July 1, 2026, down from $125, then $75 a year for the annual report.
When is the New Jersey LLC annual report due?
In the LLC's anniversary month each year.
Do New Jersey LLCs need to register for taxes?
Yes. After formation, register with the Division of Taxation through the online business registration.
Does New Jersey require LLC publication?
No. New Jersey has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs.
Sources
Every fee, date and rule on this page was taken from these official and primary sources.
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services: fee schedule, updated July 1, 2026
- New Jersey Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, N.J.S.A. 42:2C
- IRS: Get an employer identification number
- IRS: Employer identification number, including international applicants
Rules and fees change. If you are reading this long after September 30, 2026, confirm the figures with the source before you rely on them.
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This guide is general information. It is not tax or legal advice for your situation.