Form a New Jersey LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
New Jersey LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in New Jersey | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
New Jersey LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in New Jersey every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a New Jersey address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" New Jersey LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The New Jersey filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + New Jersey filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + New Jersey filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + New Jersey filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in New Jersey?
New Jersey charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Formation. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: New Jersey LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the last day of the anniversary month of formation each year.
What are the yearly costs of a New Jersey LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in New Jersey every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a New Jersey LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Formation yourself with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in New Jersey?
No. The New Jersey filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
