New Jersey gives you direct access to the New York and Philadelphia metro markets, the Port of New York and New Jersey, and one of the densest concentrations of pharmaceutical, finance, and logistics employers in the country. Online filing is same-day, and we guide you through formation plus the consolidated NJ-REG tax registration that follows.
Key filing details as of 2026. Fees and processing times are subject to change — verify with Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services before filing.
Filing Fee
$125
Annual Fee
$75 annual report
Annual Due Date
Last day of the anniversary month
Processing Time
Same-day (online filing)
Expedited Filing
Not available
Filing Agency
Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Annual Report Required
Yes
Publication Required
No
State Income Tax
Yes
New Jersey accepts online Public Records Filings through the NJ Business Gateway and typically issues confirmation the same business day — among the fastest formation processes in the U.S.
New Jersey sits in the middle of the Boston–Washington corridor. Your LLC can serve the 23-million-person NYC metro and the 6-million-person Philadelphia metro without changing states.
Pharma headquarters in central NJ (Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb), finance in Jersey City, and logistics around Newark make New Jersey unusually deep for B2B services.
New Jersey combines tax and employer registration into a single NJ-REG form — once filed, you are registered for sales tax, withholding, and unemployment all at once.
We guide you through each step — from name selection to getting your EIN.
Your name must include "LLC," "L.L.C.," or "Limited Liability Company" and be distinguishable from existing New Jersey entities. We verify availability through the NJ Business Records Service.
New Jersey requires a registered agent with a physical New Jersey address. We coordinate a commercial provider if you do not have one in-state.
We submit your Public Records Filing for New Business Entity online through the NJ Division of Revenue — the $125 fee covers formation, and confirmation usually arrives within hours.
Within 60 days of formation, New Jersey requires NJ-REG tax registration. We file NJ-REG, secure your federal EIN, and draft an operating agreement aligned with NJ statutes.
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Timeless Memorial Care, LLC
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Talk to an AdvisorDisclaimer: The information on this page is for general guidance and is current as of 2026. Filing fees, processing times, and requirements are subject to change. We recommend verifying current requirements with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services before filing. This content does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult with a qualified attorney or tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
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