New Jersey LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring New Jersey LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

New Jersey LLCs file an annual report every year. The fee is $75, and the report is due on the last day of the LLC’s anniversary month.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and qualified professionals.

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Question	New Jersey answer
Filing name	Annual Report
Frequency	Every year
State fee	$75
Deadline	Last day of the anniversary month
Can agent or office information be updated?	Yes, through the state service
Is it a tax return?	No
Does it replace NJ-REG?	No

Deadline

The anniversary month is based on the month in which the LLC was formed. The report is due on the last day of that month. For example, an LLC formed in September should calendar the last day of September each year, subject to the state’s current filing rules.

Information to review

Before filing, review:

LLC legal name
Registered agent and registered office
Principal or business address
Member or manager information requested by the state
Tax and employer information when the state form requests updates
Payment details

What the annual report is not

The annual report is not:

Federal income tax return
New Jersey income or sales tax return
NJ-REG registration
Payroll or unemployment report
Registered agent service payment
Operating agreement

Annual report FAQ

How much is the New Jersey LLC annual report?

The state fee is $75.

When is it due?

On the last day of the LLC’s anniversary month.

Can I file online?

New Jersey provides an online annual report and change service.

Does filing the annual report register my taxes?

No. Tax, employer, and license obligations are separate.

Official resources

CostSee New Jersey LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee New Jersey LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a New Jersey LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand New Jersey registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the New Jersey LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a New Jersey LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.

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