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New Jersey LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in New Jersey for $0 service fee.

New Jersey state filing fee is $125. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide New Jersey Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $125 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
NEW JERSEY
NJ
State filing fee$125
Processing1 to 3 business days
State GDP$735B
Population9.3M
Small businesses~995,000
Our service fee$0
$125 TOTAL
$125
New Jersey filing fee
1 to 3 business days
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$735B
New Jersey GDP
$0
Service fee
we file it free
$125
New Jersey state fee
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EIN includedIRS SS-4 filed for you
New Jersey Registered AgentFree for the first year
The New Jersey business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in New Jersey.

Densest US state. Heavy pharma cluster (Merck, J&J, BMS, Bayer, Pfizer all have major NJ operations). Heavy regulation. State income tax up to 10.75%.

State GDP$735BTotal state output
Population9.3MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~995,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
NotableDensest US state by populationDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in New Jersey
Pharmaceuticals (Big Pharma cluster)Financial servicesLogistics (Port Newark)HealthcareTelecom
Top cities to file

Where New Jersey businesses are based.

You can form your New Jersey LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Newark
Largest city. Logistics (port), insurance (Prudential HQ), Newark Airport.
Jersey City
Financial services (NYC overflow), growing tech.
Paterson
Manufacturing, growing residential.
Elizabeth
Port logistics, manufacturing.
Edison
Pharma, manufacturing.
Trenton
State capital. Government.
New Jersey LLC specifics

The New Jersey formation rules at a glance.

  • $125 filing fee, $75 annual report
  • Processing: 1 to 3 business days ($50 expedited)
  • Filed with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury in Trenton
  • Top industries: Pharmaceuticals (Big Pharma cluster), Financial services, Logistics (Port Newark)

Our take Form here if you operate in New Jersey. Reasonable formation cost; high ongoing tax burden but the economy and density justify it for many.

NJ
The New Jersey Department of the Treasury

Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services processes LLC formations from Trenton. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $75 annual report.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS
Ready to file in New Jersey?5 minutes, $0 service fee, $125 New Jersey filing fee at cost.
What is included on Starter

Free with your New Jersey LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state New Jersey state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • New Jersey-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • New Jersey Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic New Jersey compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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BOI filing $249 · S-Corp election $99 · Annual report filing $149 + state fee · Foreign qualification $149/state · Trademark $249/class + USPTO fee · Custom Operating Agreement $199 · Expedited state filing state fee + $50 service. Full add-on pricing →

How it works

From form to filed in New Jersey, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and New Jersey address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with New JerseyArticles of Organization submitted to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a New Jersey business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. New Jersey compliance calendar populated.
Skip the New Jersey paperwork.We file with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury for you. 5 minutes to start.
Compare to nearby states

New Jersey vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how New Jersey compares.

New York$200Larger NYC economy, publication adds cost
Pennsylvania$125Similar fees, lower density
Delaware$110Lower fees, used by NJ operating companies sometimes
New Jersey$125Form here if you operate in New Jersey. Reasonable formation cost; high ongoing tax burden but the economy and density justify it for many.
Local resources

New Jersey business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these New Jersey-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

New Jersey Economic Development AuthorityState business support
NJ SBDC NetworkStatewide centers
Choose New JerseyState EDC
Newark Regional Business PartnershipMetro EDC
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If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. If you change your mind in the first 60 days, we refund our service fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.

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FAQ

New Jersey-specific LLC questions.

Why so much pharma in NJ?
Historical concentration. Lower taxes than NY and CT in mid-20th century, easy access to NY ports for distribution. Multi-billion-dollar industry today.
When is the NJ annual report due?
By the last day of the LLC anniversary month.
Why are taxes so high?
Property taxes are highest in the US (median ~$10k/year). State income tax up to 10.75%.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
New Jersey charges a $125 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $125.
How long does it take to form an LLC in New Jersey?
New Jersey processes LLC formations in 1 to 3 business days for standard filings. Expedited service is available for an additional $50.
Do I need to live in New Jersey to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a New Jersey LLC from anywhere. You will need a New Jersey Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a New Jersey Registered Agent?
New Jersey requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in New Jersey. We provide New Jersey Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my New Jersey LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your New Jersey LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your New Jersey Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $125 New Jersey fee at cost 60-day money-back

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