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How to dissolve an LLC in New Jersey
To dissolve an LLC in New Jersey, the members approve it, the company pays its debts and final taxes, and you file the dissolution with the state (New Jersey's fee is $100). As of October 2026.
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The 6 steps to close a New Jersey LLC
Do them in this order; step 4 is the only one the state charges for.
- 1
Get the members' approval
Check your operating agreementYour operating agreement says who must agree and how. Put the decision in writing and keep it with the company records.
- 2
Bring state filings and taxes current
Where people get stuckMany states will not accept a dissolution while reports or state taxes are overdue. The New Jersey annual report is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $75. Check the New Jersey deadline.
- 3
Wind up the business
Before you fileCollect what you are owed, pay or settle debts, cancel contracts and leases, and only then distribute what is left to the members.
- 4
File the dissolution with the state
We file this oneYou file it with New Jersey's business filing office; New Jersey's fee is $100 (New Jersey fee schedule). The current form is on New Jersey's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.
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Close the federal and state accounts
Easy to forgetFile the final federal return and check the "final return" box, then close the IRS business account (IRS: closing a business). Cancel any sales tax permit and licenses, and close the bank account last. New Jersey sales tax permit.
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End the registered agent after the state confirms
Last stepKeep the agent until the state confirms the dissolution, so any legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in New Jersey?
New Jersey's fee is $100 for the dissolution. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the total with the card processing fee before you pay.
Can I dissolve a New Jersey LLC myself?
Yes. File it directly with New Jersey's business filing office; the official link is in step 4.
What happens if I just stop using the LLC in New Jersey?
Fees and reports keep coming due. If they go unpaid the state can dissolve the LLC itself, and the unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can follow you. Filing the dissolution ends them.
Do I need to tell the IRS I closed the LLC?
Yes. File a final return with the final box checked and close the business account; the IRS closing-a-business page lists the steps.
Is this page legal advice about closing a New Jersey LLC?
No. It explains the steps in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.
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$120 plus New Jersey's $100 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.
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