How to Form an LLC in New Jersey
New Jersey approves instantly. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $199 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $299 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Public Records Filing for New Business Entity |
| You receive | Certificate of Formation |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in New Jersey costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
New Jersey runs a live name-availability check as you type, so a conflict is caught before the filing reaches the state.
How long it takes
New Jersey approves instantly. The certificate is issued on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, and we deliver it in the same sitting. New Jersey is already instant, so expedited buys same-sitting handling of your documents on our side.
Where New Jersey filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in New Jersey, in plain English.
- New Jersey collapses ampersands, initials and spelling variants
- One existing company can block every version of your name at once. We have had “T&W”, “TW” and “T and W” all blocked by the same existing record, and “Klean” blocked by an existing “Clean”. If your name is built on initials or a deliberate misspelling, expect it to collide.
- Your documents are only downloadable for 30 days
- New Jersey gives you a retrieval code that expires about a month after formation. We pull the certificate on the day it is issued and keep it in your account, so the expiry never becomes your problem.
- A separate tax registration is due within 60 days
- New Jersey requires a business tax and employer registration within 60 days of formation. It is a separate filing from the formation and it is not part of what we file here.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Public Records Filing for New Business Entity for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Formation from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as New Jersey issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your New Jersey LLC — $199One price. The New Jersey state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the New Jersey state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $299. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in New Jersey?
- New Jersey approves instantly. The certificate is issued on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, and we deliver it in the same sitting.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Formation from the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in New Jersey?
- Yes. Every New Jersey LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.