Form Your New Jersey S Corporation
Incorporate in the Garden State, elect S-corp status, and unlock pass-through taxation and payroll-tax savings with strategic NYC-to-Philadelphia market access
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 annual report — due Anniversary month of incorporation
- State tax rate6.5%-11.5% graduated corporate business tax
- Expedited optionSame business day (+$50)
Form your New Jersey S-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your New Jersey S-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $125 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Certificate of Incorporation (Public Records Filing for New Business Entity) filing
We prepare and submit your Certificate of Incorporation (Public Records Filing for New Business Entity) 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 S-Corp in New Jersey
New Jersey pairs an unbeatable location between New York City and Philadelphia with a deep talent pool and the nation's largest pharmaceutical and life sciences cluster, giving S corporation owners strong market access and growth potential. While the state's graduated corporate business tax runs 6.5% to 11.5%, the S-corp election keeps profits flowing through to owners and shields distributions from self-employment tax, softening the overall tax burden.
Pass-through taxation avoids the double tax C corporations pay at both the entity and shareholder level
Self-employment tax savings: only your reasonable W-2 salary is subject to payroll tax, while distributions are not
Strategic location between New York City and Philadelphia with deep market access
No franchise tax for the underlying entity in New Jersey
Home to the nation's largest concentration of pharmaceutical and life sciences companies
Highly educated workforce backed by top research universities
Excellent port access and transportation infrastructure for logistics-heavy businesses
Same-day online formation through the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Key features of a New Jersey S-Corp
- Pass-through taxation with no entity-level double tax
- Payroll-tax savings on profit distributions above a reasonable salary
- $125 state incorporation fee with same-day online filing
- No franchise tax for the underlying New Jersey entity
- Strategic NYC-to-Philadelphia location and pharmaceutical hub
Major industries in New Jersey
Form your New Jersey S-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Online filing typically same day; expedite available.
- 01
Form Your New Jersey Corporation
An S corporation is a tax election, not a separate entity. Start by filing a Certificate of Incorporation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. The state filing fee is $125, and online filing is typically processed the same day.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
New Jersey requires a registered agent with a physical in-state address to accept legal and official documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
Obtain an EIN and Issue Stock
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS, adopt corporate bylaws, appoint directors, and issue a single class of stock. S corporations may have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents.
- 04
Elect S Corporation Status (Form 2553)
File IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp tax treatment. The deadline is within 75 days of incorporation, or by March 15 to take effect for the current tax year. New Jersey now automatically conforms to the federal S election for most filers.
- 05
Set a Reasonable Salary and Run Payroll
The IRS requires S-corp owner-employees to pay themselves a reasonable W-2 salary before taking distributions. Register for New Jersey payroll and employer taxes to stay compliant.
- 06
File Your Annual Report
New Jersey corporations must file an annual report during the anniversary month of incorporation. The fee is $75 per year.
New Jersey S-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
New Jersey S-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a New Jersey S-Corp in 2026.
- File a Certificate of Incorporation with the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services ($125)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical New Jersey address
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS and adopt corporate bylaws
- File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of formation (or by March 15) to elect S-corp status
- Issue only one class of stock and stay within 100 shareholders, all US citizens or residents
- Pay owner-employees a reasonable W-2 salary and run payroll
- File the annual report during the anniversary month of incorporation ($75)
Filing information
- Formation document
- Certificate of Incorporation (Public Records Filing for New Business Entity)
- 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 (Public Records Filing for New Business Entity) 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 S-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an S-Corp in New Jersey. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How do I form an S corporation in New Jersey?
An S corporation is a federal tax election, not a separate state entity. First file a Certificate of Incorporation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services for $125, then file IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp tax status.
How much does it cost to start an S corporation in New Jersey?
The state incorporation fee is $125, paid to the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. There is no separate IRS fee to file Form 2553, and the New Jersey annual report costs $75 per year.
How long does New Jersey incorporation take?
Online filings through the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services are typically processed the same day, and expedited service is available if you need confirmation faster.
What is the deadline to file Form 2553 for S-corp status?
File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of incorporating, or by March 15 for the election to apply to the current tax year. New Jersey now automatically treats a federal S corporation as a New Jersey S corporation for most filers.
How does an S corporation save on taxes in New Jersey?
Profits pass through to owners and avoid the double taxation C corporations face. Owners pay payroll tax only on a reasonable W-2 salary, while remaining profit distributions are not subject to self-employment tax. New Jersey's graduated corporate business tax of 6.5% to 11.5% and the 6.625% sales tax may still apply depending on your situation.
Who is eligible to own a New Jersey S corporation?
An S corporation may have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents, and it can issue only one class of stock. Foreign owners are not eligible to hold S-corporation shares.
Does a New Jersey S corporation have to file a BOI report?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only entities formed abroad and registered in a US state still file.
When is the New Jersey annual report due for an S corporation?
The annual report is due during the anniversary month of your incorporation, with a $75 fee paid to the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
New Jersey government filing resources
Filing fees for common S-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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