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Corporation Filing Fees in New Jersey

In New Jersey, filing a certificate of incorporation costs $125 and the annual report costs $75.

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New Jersey at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$125
Annual report fee
$75
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in New Jersey

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in New Jersey?

Articles of incorporation fee in New Jersey: $125.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in New Jersey?

Annual report fee in New Jersey: $75.

How often does a corporation in New Jersey have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in New Jersey: Every year.

Where do the New Jersey corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from N.J. Stat. 14A:15-2 and N.J. Stat. 14A:4-5. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

New Jersey calls the formation document a certificate of incorporation.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.