New Jersey LLC Certificate of Formation (2026)

Q: Does formation include tax registration?

No. NJREG and tax accounts are separate.

Learn 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.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

New Jersey calls the main domestic LLC filing a Certificate of Formation. The state fee is $100. Filing the certificate creates the LLC, but it does not complete federal, tax, employer, local, or professional registrations.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm current requirements with New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Division of Taxation, Department of Labor, IRS, local agencies, and qualified professionals.

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Item	New Jersey answer
Formation document	Certificate of Formation
Filing agency	New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
State filing fee	$100
Registered agent required?	Yes
Registered office	New Jersey address
Annual report	$75, due in the anniversary month
EIN included?	No
NJ-REG included?	No

Information to prepare

Before filing, prepare:

LLC legal name
Registered agent and registered office
Principal or mailing address
Whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed, if requested
Organizer information
Effective date, if different from filing
Payment method

What the certificate does not include

The Certificate of Formation does not automatically create:

Operating agreement
EIN
NJ-REG tax registration
Sales tax or employer withholding accounts
Unemployment account
Local business registration
Professional or industry license
Annual report filing

After approval

Save the approved Certificate of Formation.
Sign the operating agreement.
Request an EIN from the IRS if needed.
Complete NJ-REG when the business has a covered New Jersey tax or employer obligation.
Register with the New Jersey Department of Labor when employer rules apply.
Check local and industry licenses.
Calendar the $75 annual report for the last day of the anniversary month.

Filing FAQ

How much is the New Jersey LLC filing?

The state Certificate of Formation fee is $100.

Does formation include tax registration?

No. NJ-REG and tax accounts are separate.

Does formation include an EIN?

No. The EIN is requested from the IRS and is free when requested directly.

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.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.EINLearn when a New Jersey LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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