New Jersey Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in New Jersey.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee: $125
Form: Certificate of Formation for Foreign LLC
Annual obligation: $75/year
Processing time: 5-10 business days
Expedite: $50
Estimated year 1 cost: $200

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Formation in New Jersey

Formation fee: $125
Annual cost: $75/year
State income tax: Income tax up to 10.75%
Privacy: Low

What triggers foreign qualification in New Jersey?

Physical office or place of business
Employees working in the state

Important to know

NJ annual report fee may increase from $75 to $100 under a 2026 legislative proposal. Verify current fee on the NJ filing portal before budgeting.

Sources

https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessFormation/

Need a registered agent in New Jersey?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.

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$99/year · Full-service compliance option

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the New Jersey Secretary of State before filing.