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How much does an LLC cost in New Jersey?

Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $129 in state fees. After that, New Jersey charges $75 a year for the New Jersey annual report. Five-year state total: $504. As of October 2026.

New Jersey filing fee$129once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$375the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$504New Jersey's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a New Jersey LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    New Jersey charges $129 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on New Jersey's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. New Jersey registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at NJ Business Portal. New Jersey sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every year

    The New Jersey annual report is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $75. New Jersey annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. New Jersey calls it a Standing Certificate and charges $50. How to order it in New Jersey.

  7. 7

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: New Jersey's fee is $100. How to dissolve an LLC in New Jersey.

New Jersey LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
New Jersey filing fee (paid to the state)$129$129
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
New Jersey annual report$75$75
New Jersey state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$504$504

State fees: New Jersey filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $75, due by the end of your anniversary month.

Due today with us$260.61$123.75 plus New Jersey's $129, with the $7.86 card processing fee shown before you pay.

New Jersey's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in New Jersey?

Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $129 in state fees. After that, New Jersey charges $75 a year for the New Jersey annual report. Five-year state total: $504.

Is there a yearly fee for a New Jersey LLC?

Yes. The New Jersey annual report costs $75 and is due the last day of your formation anniversary month.

Can I form a New Jersey LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with New Jersey's business filing office and pay only the $129 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a New Jersey LLC?

$123.75 plus New Jersey's $129, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($260.61). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a New Jersey LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More New Jersey business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC DBA Withdraw a foreign LLC

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