Short answer: File Application for Certificate of Authority with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) for $100, and name a New Jersey registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in New Jersey
File Application for Certificate of Authority with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) ($100). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a New Jersey registered agent.
Physical street address within the state, PO boxes alone are insufficient.
How New Jersey compares
New Jersey's foreign LLC registration fee is $100. That's the 8th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so New Jersey comes in $50 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 27 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| New York | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Delaware | Varies | Not confirmed |
New Jersey fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $75 | annual, Last day of the anniversary month |
| Application for Certificate of Authority | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: New Jersey questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in New Jersey?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in New Jersey (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES).
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in New Jersey?
$100 to file Application for Certificate of Authority.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in New Jersey?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in New Jersey. Physical street address within the state, PO boxes alone are insufficient.
Does a foreign LLC file the New Jersey annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation.duration.