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LLC formation services compared in New Jersey (2026)
The New Jersey filing fee is $100. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $299 in year 1; the other four services range from $100 to $349.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in New Jersey
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $100 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $139 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $199 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $299 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $349 |
New Jersey filing details
- State filing fee
- $100
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- Filed with
- New Jersey Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $75
- Registered agent
- Required. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $100 state fee = $299 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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New Jersey questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in New Jersey with a service?
In year 1, from $100 (Bizee) to $349 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and New Jersey’s $100 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $299.
What does New Jersey charge to file an LLC?
$100, paid to the New Jersey Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a New Jersey LLC?
Yes. A New Jersey resident, or a business with authority to do business in New Jersey, such as a corporation registered and in good standing with the State Treasurer.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered (Certificate of Formation $100 since July 1, 2026): www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/gettingregistered.shtml, checked October 1, 2026
- New Jersey formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A5500/5325_I1.HTM, checked October 1, 2026
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Department of the Treasury (multira state research spine): www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports/, checked August 12, 2026
- New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Department of the Treasury (multira state research spine): www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports/Home/FAQ, checked August 12, 2026
- New Jersey report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-statutes, checked August 12, 2026
- New Jersey registered agent statute (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-14): pub.njleg.gov/bills/2012/PL12/50_.PDF, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).