What an LLC costs in New Jersey (2026)

Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $100. After that the state charges Annual Report, $75 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Public Records Filing for New Business Entity (Certificate of Formation)	$100	Once, to form	nj.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $75 a year	Last day of the anniversary month of formation	nj.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $26,143 a year in New Jersey, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in New Jersey.

Formation fee cut from $125 to $100 on July 1, 2026. LLCs taxed as partnerships with more than two owners also pay a $150 per owner partnership filing fee (NJ-1065); single-member LLCs do not.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in New Jersey?

$100 to file the Public Records Filing for New Business Entity (Certificate of Formation).

How much does an LLC cost per year in New Jersey?

Annual Report, $75 a year.

When is the New Jersey LLC report due?

Last day of the anniversary month of formation.

Does an LLC pay New Jersey income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. New Jersey taxes personal income in 7 brackets, from 1.4% to 10.75% (2026, single filer).

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