Start a New Jersey LLC
How to start an LLC in New Jersey →
Name, registered agent, Certificate of Formation and bank account, step by step.
New Jersey LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
New Jersey operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a New Jersey LLC
New Jersey Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
New Jersey registered agent →
Every New Jersey LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and New Jersey deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
New Jersey LLC at a glance
Formed with
New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Formation document
Certificate of Formation
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
New Jersey LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the last day of the anniversary month of formation each year.
LLCs taxed as partnerships that have New Jersey source income and more than two owners pay an annual per-owner partnership filing fee to the Division of Taxation with Form NJ-1065.
Must include "limited liability company", "L.L.C." or "LLC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the New Jersey register.
- The business is responsible for filing the annual report even if the state sends no reminder.
- Missing two consecutive annual reports can lead to revocation of the LLC.
Forming a New Jersey LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
New Jersey LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in New Jersey?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in New Jersey, and file a Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a New Jersey LLC cost?
New Jersey charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a New Jersey LLC file an annual report?
New Jersey LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the last day of the anniversary month of formation each year.
Does New Jersey tax LLCs?
LLCs taxed as partnerships that have New Jersey source income and more than two owners pay an annual per-owner partnership filing fee to the Division of Taxation with Form NJ-1065.
Is an operating agreement required in New Jersey?
No, but every New Jersey LLC should have one.
