Form Your New Jersey C Corporation
Build the structure investors require in the Garden State, with stock to issue, a board to govern, and same-day access to the New York and Philadelphia capital markets
Filed in New Jersey
The Garden State · NJ
- State filing fee$125
- Processing timeOnline filing typically same day; expedite available
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$75/year — due Anniversary month of incorporation
- State tax rate6.5%-11.5% graduated corporate business tax
- Expedited optionSame business day (+$50)
Form your New Jersey C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your New Jersey C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $125 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Certificate of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Certificate of Incorporation to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Registered agent
Required in New Jersey — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in New Jersey
New Jersey gives a C Corporation an unbeatable position between the New York and Philadelphia capital markets, the nation's deepest pharmaceutical and life-sciences talent pool, and same-day incorporation through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. While the state's 6.5%-11.5% graduated Corporation Business Tax runs higher than some states, the access to investors, institutional partners, and skilled workers makes it a strong base for a fundraising-stage company.
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to write a check
Issue stock and equity to founders, employees, and investors, all tracked on a clean cap table
Perpetual existence that survives ownership changes, share transfers, and founder departures
QSBS / Section 1202 tax benefits may apply to qualifying C-Corp stock held by early shareholders
Strategic location between New York City and Philadelphia with deep capital-market access
Nation's largest concentration of pharmaceutical and life-sciences companies for partners and talent
Same-day online incorporation through the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Governed by a board of directors and corporate bylaws that institutional buyers expect
Key features of a New Jersey C-Corp
- The standard structure for venture capital and priced rounds
- Issue stock, options, and SAFEs with a clean cap table
- Board of directors and corporate bylaws governance
- Perpetual existence independent of ownership
- Same-day online incorporation in New Jersey
Major industries in New Jersey
Form your New Jersey C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Online filing typically same day; expedite available.
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include a corporate designator such as 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Inc.,' or 'Corp.' Check availability through the New Jersey Division of Revenue business name search before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
New Jersey requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal and tax documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Certificate of Incorporation
Submit your Certificate of Incorporation to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The filing fee is $125 and online filing is typically processed the same day, with expedited service available.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint Directors
Hold an organizational meeting to adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, and authorize and issue shares of stock to founders and early shareholders.
- 05
Obtain an EIN and File 83(b) if Needed
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and payroll. Founders receiving restricted stock should file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of the grant to manage their tax exposure.
- 06
File Annual Report and Register for NJ Taxes
New Jersey corporations file an annual report during the anniversary month of incorporation ($75) and register with the state for the Corporation Business Tax and other applicable taxes.
New Jersey C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
New Jersey C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a New Jersey C-Corp in 2026.
- File Certificate of Incorporation with the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services ($125)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical New Jersey address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors (minimum one director)
- Authorize and issue stock, and maintain a cap table and stock ledger
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File an annual report during the anniversary month of incorporation ($75)
- Register for the NJ Corporation Business Tax and applicable state taxes
Filing information
- Formation document
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $50 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $125 New Jersey state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Certificate of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in New Jersey)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
New Jersey C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in New Jersey. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to incorporate a C Corporation in New Jersey?
The state filing fee for the Certificate of Incorporation is $125, filed with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The annual report fee is $75 per year. Our service fee is added on top of the state fee.
How long does it take to incorporate in New Jersey?
Online filings with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services are typically processed the same day. Expedited service is available if you need an even faster turnaround.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC in New Jersey?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It lets you issue stock and equity, track ownership on a cap table, run priced rounds and SAFEs, and operate under a board of directors and bylaws, none of which an LLC supports cleanly.
How is a New Jersey C Corporation taxed?
A C Corporation pays the flat 21% federal corporate income tax, and dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again at the shareholder level, the 'double taxation' of C-Corps. In New Jersey, the corporation also pays the state Corporation Business Tax, a graduated 6.5%-11.5% rate, plus the 6.625% state sales tax where it applies. New Jersey does not impose a separate franchise tax.
What is an 83(b) election and when do I file it?
If you receive restricted stock as a founder or early employee, an 83(b) election lets you be taxed on the value at grant rather than as the stock vests. You must file it with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the restricted stock, and the deadline is strict.
Can my C Corporation qualify for QSBS / Section 1202 benefits?
C Corporation stock is the only entity type eligible for Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) treatment under Section 1202, and these benefits may apply to qualifying shares held by early shareholders. Because the Section 1202 rules changed in 2025, confirm the current holding-period and other requirements with a tax advisor before relying on the benefit.
Does my New Jersey C Corporation have to file a BOI report?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S. domestic entities and U.S. persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. A New Jersey C Corporation formed in the United States does not file a BOI report; only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a U.S. state still report.
When is the New Jersey annual report due for a corporation?
New Jersey corporations file an annual report during the anniversary month of incorporation each year. The fee is $75.
New Jersey government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official New Jersey state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
Fee is $50 for all entity types.
Certified copies of accepted/filed documents are $25.00 per filed entity (per document).
Standard apostille/certification: $25.00 statutory fee per document.
$25.00 statutory fee per filing (change of agent name, change of agent address, or change of both).
Learn moreCORRECTED: the official 'Reinstatement of charter: Corporations' fee is $95.00 (a prior research pass incorrectly listed $75).
Learn moreDomestic for-profit corporation dissolution package total is $120.00 (per the C-159D form) - covers C-Corp and S-Corp.
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