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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in New Jersey (2026)

Filing an LLC in New Jersey costs $100 in state fees. The fastest route listed is 1 hour, +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,100 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Cheapest vs fastest in New Jersey

RouteWhat you getState cost
CheapestStandard filing; turnaround not published$100
Fast, no extra feeNone listed—
Paid lane8.5 business hours$125
Paid laneSame day$150
Paid lane2 hours$600
Paid lane1 hour$1,100

Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $75 afterwards.

What the New Jersey Secretary of State says

Statute (as amended 2026): same day "up to $50", within 24 hours "up to $25" (42:2C-93(b)). Instructions: LLC expedite (8.5 business hours) $25 per request; same day $50; 2-hour $500; 1-hour $1,000 (fax/over-the-counter service).

Expedite, read October 1, 2026

Best overall in New Jersey

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • 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.

Questions

What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in New Jersey?

The cheapest route is the plain filing at $100, with no turnaround published on the pages we read.

What is the fastest way to file an LLC in New Jersey?

The fastest route listed is 1 hour, +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,100 all in).

How much does it cost to expedite a New Jersey LLC?

The state lists 4 options: 8.5 business hours (+$25); same day (+$50); 2 hours (+$500); 1 hour (+$1,000).

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