LLC price index · New Jersey
3 Best LLC Services in New Jersey (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Rows follow our value index, led by three-year cost
Ledger summary
The indexed ledger
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a fixed annual cost
First lineLine one is Mainstay Filing: filing, registered agent and annual report together for $199 a year, renewing at $199.
Its three-year subtotal is $200 above Registered Agent NJ.org's, and the paperwork it covers outweighs that in the index.
New Jersey's $75 for the annual report is passed along unchanged while the filing itself is covered.
Line includes
- Formation filing, prepared and sent
- Registered agent for the full year
- Annual report, prepared and filed
- The EIN application
- No markup on government fees
Credits
- EIN application included at no charge
- No increase at renewal ($199)
- $199 covers the bundle
Debits
- A yearly premium of $100 over Registered Agent NJ.org
2. Registered Agent NJ.org: best for a stripped-down start
New Jersey focusNext on the ledger: Registered Agent NJ.org, with the $99 renewal holds its three-year subtotal at $397.
The annual report is not part of its price.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $199 over the state fee
- Year-one agent covered in the price
- Then $99 per year
Debits
- You prepare the annual report
- The EIN application costs $99 more
3. New Jersey Registered Agent.co: best for another in-state filer
New Jersey focusNext on the ledger: New Jersey Registered Agent.co, with the $99 renewal holds its three-year subtotal at $397.
The annual report is not part of its price.
Same year-one and renewal prices as Registered Agent NJ.org.
Line includes
- Articles of organization handled
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Then $99 per year
- $199 over the state fee
- Year-one agent covered in the price
Debits
- You prepare the annual report
- The EIN application costs $99 more
Subtotal by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Registered Agent NJ.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit Registered Agent NJ.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | New Jersey Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit New Jersey Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
What New Jersey charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $100 | pub.njleg.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $75 every year | njportal.com (read August 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $250 | Filing + reports + any tax |
What settled the order
Mainstay Filing leads on coverage per dollar, worth 32%, with Registered Agent NJ.org next.
Coverage per dollar tipped it: the annual report is inside the price.
Add the EIN application and Registered Agent NJ.org becomes the lower subtotal from year 2.
Official New Jersey LLC filing fee and requirements
The New Jersey Secretary of State accepts the Certificate of Formation and charges $100, under N.J.S.A. 42:2C-18. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
As published: pub.njleg.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
With no service, three years cost $250 in state fees alone. Each service adds its own line, $397 to $597 over the same period.
Quick answers
How much does LLC formation service cost in New Jersey?
Our lines charge $199 up front; the state adds $100.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $397 to $597.
What fee does New Jersey charge to file an LLC?
$100 when you submit the Certificate of Formation.
What does New Jersey charge after the first year?
$75 each year for the annual report, payable last day of the LLC's anniversary month.
Does any line include the EIN application?
Mainstay Filing includes it, Registered Agent NJ.org charges $99 and New Jersey Registered Agent.co charges $99.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which LLC formation service indexes best in New Jersey?
By our value index, the New Jersey lines run Mainstay Filing, Registered Agent NJ.org and New Jersey Registered Agent.co. Mainstay Filing leads on coverage per dollar.
Source lines
- New Jersey Division of Revenue. Source njportal.com; confirmed August 2026.
- New Jersey Division of Revenue. Source njportal.com; confirmed August 2026.
- New Jersey report due date. Source njleg.state.nj.us; confirmed August 2026.
- New Jersey DORES, Getting Registered. Source nj.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- New Jersey formation fee: Filing. Source pub.njleg.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- New Jersey registered agent statute. Source pub.njleg.gov; confirmed October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Mainstay Filing New Jersey service page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the Registered Agent NJ.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 reading of the New Jersey Registered Agent.co pricing page