Business Formation in New Jersey
LLC & Corporation formation in New Jersey.
New Jersey formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in New Jersey
New Jersey LLCs file a Certificate of Formation and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in New Jersey
New Jersey corporations file a Certificate of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- Corporation formation document
- Certificate of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $125
- Annual / periodic report
- New Jersey requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $75
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical New Jersey address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Formation
Ready to form your company in New Jersey?
Initial formation is $495 plus New Jersey state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.