2026 New Jersey fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in New Jersey?
Every New Jersey LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
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 $349, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$125
Annual Report
$75/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
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 | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $349 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 10.75% on NJ-resident LLC pass-through income. Highest in the northeast.
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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Start your New Jersey LLC for $349
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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