New Jersey LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Public Records Filing (Certificate of Formation) |
| Filing office | NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) |
| State filing fee | $100 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $50 |
| Annual report | $75; due last day of the month in which the LLC was originally formed, every year. Plus a card or e-check convenience fee when paid online. |
| State tax registration | NJ-REG within 60 days of filing the new business entity; if you'll collect sales tax, at least 15 days before your first sale |
| Registered agent | Required: one individual or a business entity in good standing with the State Treasurer, with a New Jersey street address for the registered office (a PO box only alongside a street address) |
| Processing time | The state does not publish an online processing time. Expedite fees apply only to over-the-counter filings: $25 per filing, $500 for 2-hour, $1,000 for 1-hour service. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $100 | $250 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $100 | $349 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $100 | $749 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- business.nj.gov/pages/filings-and-accounting
- www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/
- www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/fees.shtml
- www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/pdf/Legacy-Reg-Form-0825.pdf
- www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/pdf/NJ_Public_Records_Filing.pdf
- www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports/Home/FAQ
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.