How Much Does It Cost to Form a New Jersey LLC?
New Jersey is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The New Jersey Secretary of State charges $125 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
New Jersey charges $75 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
New Jersey tax note: Annual report $75 due on last day of formation anniversary month. Filed with Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. NJ has a minimum annual alternative minimum assessment of $150 for LLCs treated as corporations.
Registered Agent Cost
Every New Jersey LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the New Jersey Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $125 | One-time, paid to the New Jersey Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $75 | Filed annually with the New Jersey Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $125 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $75/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your New Jersey LLC filed and operational.