Best LLC Formation Services in New Jersey

New Jersey does not require a publication notice after formation, which saves you hundreds compared to neighboring New York, where newspaper publication can cost $400 to $1,500+ depending on the county.

There is no franchise tax in New Jersey. Across the river in Delaware, LLCs owe a flat $300 annual franchise tax regardless of revenue. In New Jersey, your only recurring state obligation is the $75 annual report.

New Jersey does not allow anonymous LLCs. Your name and address will appear on the public filing with the Division of Revenue. If privacy matters to you, Delaware or New Mexico may be better formation states.

The state's 6.625% sales tax applies to most tangible goods and some digital products. If your LLC sells physical products, you will need to register for a sales tax certificate as part of the NJ-REG process.

1. File Form NJ-REG within 60 days of approval. This Business Registration Application registers your LLC with the Division of Taxation and is free to file. You will receive a Business Registration Certificate, which you need before conducting business in New Jersey.
2. Get your EIN from the IRS. You need a federal Employer Identification Number to open a business bank account, hire employees, or file taxes. This is free and takes about 15 minutes online at IRS.gov.
3. Appoint and maintain a registered agent. New Jersey requires your agent to be an individual resident of the state or a business entity authorized to do business in NJ, with a physical street address. P.O. boxes do not qualify.
4. Draft an operating agreement. New Jersey does not legally require one, but without it, the state's default LLC Act provisions will govern your company. Any multi-member LLC should treat this as mandatory.
5. File your Annual Report by the last day of your formation anniversary month. The fee is $75 per year. Missing two consecutive years results in administrative dissolution, and reinstatement costs $75 plus all delinquent fees.
6. File a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN. LLCs formed in 2024 or later must file within 90 days of formation. This is a federal requirement, not a state one, and it is free to file at fincen.gov/boi.

• NJ-REG Is Free but Mandatory - The Business Registration Application costs $0 to file, but failing to submit it within 60 days of formation means you cannot legally operate, collect sales tax, or hire employees in the state.
• Name Reservation Costs $50 - If you want to hold your LLC name before filing, New Jersey charges $50 for a 120-day reservation. Most formation services can check availability and file quickly enough to skip this.
• Good Standing Certificate Costs $50 - You will need this when applying for business loans, registering in other states, or renewing certain licenses. New Jersey charges $50 each time.
• Reinstatement After Dissolution Is Expensive - If your LLC is dissolved for missing annual reports, you will pay a $75 reinstatement fee plus all delinquent $75 annual report fees. A $20 tax clearance certificate may also be required if dissolved for more than two years.