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How Much Does an LLC Cost in New Jersey?

Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $100 to file, then about $75 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $100 up front and about $75 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official New Jersey sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$75.00/ year
  • Annual report
    $75.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    Cut from $125 effective July 1, 2026
    $100.00
One-time total: $100.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • New Jersey corporations also owe a minimum Corporation Business Tax starting around $500/year depending on receipts.

What determines business cost in New Jersey?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($100 LLC / $100 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Jersey?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $100. Cut from $125 effective July 1, 2026 That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in New Jersey?

About $75 per year: a $75 annual report.

How much does it cost to incorporate in New Jersey?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $100 (Cut from $125 effective July 1, 2026), then about $75 per year in report fees.

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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.