New Jersey LLC Cost in 2026: Filing Fees and Yearly Costs
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
An LLC in New Jersey costs $125 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $75 a year, due Last day of anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $399, which includes the state fee, our flat $199 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
New Jersey LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $125 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$50 | One time, 24 hours (8.5 hours $500) |
| Annual Report | $75 | Yearly, due Last day of anniversary month |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $199 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $399 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 10.75% on NJ-resident LLC pass-through income. Highest in the northeast.
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. Late filing adds a $25 fee, and two years of non-filing means revocation. |
| 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 | Per-member fee for multi-member LLCs | New Jersey applies a per-owner filing fee to LLCs taxed as partnerships, subject to a statutory cap. Single-member LLCs are generally outside it. |
| 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 (first one falls in year two for most filers)$0 in year one
- Estimated first-year totalroughly $275 in year one, then about $225 per year
Acting as your own registered agent brings year one down to the $125 state fee. Figures exclude taxes, licences specific to your activity, 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. $25 + revocation after 2 years
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. Corporation Business Tax of 6.5%-9% if C-Corp elected.
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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:
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