Form Your New Jersey LLC
Establish your business in the Garden State with strategic access to New York and Philadelphia, a world-class pharma industry, and top talent
Filed in New Jersey
The Garden State · NJ
- State filing fee$125
- Processing timeSame day (immediate) for online filing
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$75 — due Anniversary month of formation
- State tax rate6.5%-11.5% graduated corporate business tax
- Expedited optionSame business day (+$50)
Form your New Jersey LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your New Jersey LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $125 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Certificate of Formation filing
We prepare and submit your Certificate of Formation 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.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in New Jersey
New Jersey offers an unbeatable location between New York City and Philadelphia, with excellent transportation, a highly educated workforce, and the nation's largest concentration of pharmaceutical companies. While taxes are higher, the market access and talent pool are exceptional.
Strategic location between New York City and Philadelphia
No franchise tax for LLCs
Highly educated workforce with top research universities
Strong pharmaceutical and life sciences sector
Excellent transportation infrastructure and port access
Diverse economy with major corporate headquarters
Key features of a New Jersey LLC
- No franchise tax for LLCs
- Location between NYC and Philadelphia
- Strong pharmaceutical industry
- Major port and transportation hub
Major industries in New Jersey
Form your New Jersey LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Same day (immediate) for online filing.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the New Jersey Division of Revenue business name search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
New Jersey requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
- 03
File Certificate of Formation
Submit your Certificate of Formation to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The filing fee is $125. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
New Jersey does not require an Operating Agreement to be filed, but having one is strongly recommended to define management structure and member rights.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Annual Report
New Jersey LLCs must file an annual report during the anniversary month of formation. The fee is $75.
New Jersey LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
New Jersey LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a New Jersey LLC in 2026.
- File Certificate of Formation with NJ Division of Revenue
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical New Jersey address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual report during anniversary month ($75)
- Register for NJ taxes and obtain business license
Filing information
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- Filing agency
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- 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, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Certificate of Formation 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)
- Operating agreement
- 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 LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in New Jersey. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
The state filing fee is $125. The annual report fee is $75. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Does New Jersey have a franchise tax for LLCs?
No, New Jersey does not impose a franchise tax on LLCs. However, the state has a corporate business tax ranging from 6.5% to 11.5%.
When is the New Jersey annual report due?
The annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation. The fee is $75.
Is New Jersey good for pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. New Jersey has the highest concentration of pharmaceutical companies in the nation, including Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. The state offers deep industry expertise and talent.
Can I form a New Jersey LLC online?
Yes, you can file online through the New Jersey Division of Revenue's business formation portal.
What is the NJ corporate business tax?
New Jersey has a graduated corporate business tax: 6.5% for income up to $50,000, 7.5% for $50,001-$100,000, 9% for $100,001-$1 million, and 11.5% for income over $1 million.
New Jersey government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC 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.
$100 to file a Certificate of Registration for a foreign LLC (authority to do business) with the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Learn moreCertificate of Amendment filing fee for LLCs/LLPs is $100 (higher than corporations).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your New Jersey LLC
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