New Jersey Annual Report: Fee & Due Date (2026)

Q: How much is the New Jersey annual report fee?

The New Jersey annual report fee is $75 for LLCs and for-profit corporations, paid to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services when you file. The report is filed online through the state's annual report service.

Q: When is the New Jersey annual report due?

The annual report is due each year by the last day of the month in which your business was originally formed or registered - its anniversary month. For example, an LLC formed in March files by March 31 every year.

Q: How do I file a New Jersey annual report?

You file online through the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services annual report service. You need your entity ID and business information, confirm or update the registered agent and office, and pay the $75 fee by card or e-check.

Q: What happens if I miss the New Jersey annual report?

If an entity fails to file its annual report for two consecutive years, the state can revoke its charter or authority to do business. Reinstatement requires filing all delinquent annual reports, paying the associated fees, and completing a reinstatement filing.

Q: Is the New Jersey annual report the same as a tax return?

No. The annual report is an entity-status filing with the Division of Revenue that keeps your registration active and your registered agent current. It is separate from your New Jersey and federal tax returns, which you file with the tax authorities.

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Every New Jersey LLC and corporation must file an annual report with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services for a $75 fee. It is due each year by the last day of the entity's anniversary month - the month it was originally formed or registered - and is filed online. Missing the report for two consecutive years leads to revocation of the entity's charter or authority.

Quick Answer

Fee: $75 for LLCs and for-profit corporations (nonprofits pay less)
Agency: NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)
Due date: Last day of the entity's anniversary (formation) month, every year
How to file: Online through the state's annual report service
Who files: Domestic & foreign LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs, nonprofits
Penalty: Two consecutive missed years → revocation of charter/authority

What the New Jersey Annual Report Is

The New Jersey annual report is a short, once-a-year filing that keeps your business entity active and its information current with the state. It is filed with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) in the Department of the Treasury, and it applies to every registered business entity - LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and nonprofits, both domestic and foreign. The report confirms or updates your entity's principal address, its registered agent and registered office, and its officers or managers. It is not a tax return; it is a status filing. For the broader startup picture, see how to form an LLC and New Jersey LLC cost.

The purpose of the annual report is to make sure the state - and the public who search its business records - always have accurate contact and agent information for your company. Because courts and the state serve legal and tax notices on the registered agent listed in these records, an out-of-date filing can mean you never learn about a lawsuit or a state notice until it is too late. Filing the report each year is the routine maintenance that keeps your entity in good standing, a status you will need to prove whenever you seek financing, sign a major lease, sell the business, or register to do business in another state.

The $75 Annual Report Fee

The annual report fee is $75 for New Jersey LLCs and for-profit corporations. The same $75 fee applies to most for-profit entity types filing the report; New Jersey nonprofits pay a reduced fee. You pay when you submit the report, by credit card or electronic check through the online system. There is no separate "franchise tax" attached to the annual report for LLCs - the $75 filing keeps your entity in good standing, while your income and sales taxes are handled separately through the business tax system. Budget the $75 as a fixed, predictable yearly cost of maintaining the entity.

When the Annual Report Is Due

New Jersey ties the due date to your entity's anniversary month - the calendar month in which the business was originally formed or authorized. The report is due by the last day of that month every year. For example:

An LLC formed on March 12 files its annual report by March 31 each year.
A corporation authorized on November 3 files by November 30 each year.

Because the deadline is personal to each entity rather than a single statewide date, you should confirm your exact anniversary month in the state's business records and set an annual reminder. The first annual report is generally due the year after formation, in your anniversary month.

How to File the New Jersey Annual Report

New Jersey requires the annual report to be filed online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services' annual report service - paper filing is not the standard route. To file, you will need:

Your entity identification number (the 10-digit NJ business ID) and business type;
The exact business name and formation date on record;
Current registered agent and registered office information (you can update it in the report);
Names and addresses of the main officers, directors, or managing members; and
A payment method for the $75 fee.

The system walks you through confirming or changing each item, then processes payment and records the filing immediately. Keeping the registered agent accurate here is important, because that is where the state and courts send legal notices.

Penalty for Missing the Annual Report

Falling behind on the annual report has escalating consequences. An entity that fails to file its annual report becomes delinquent, and if it fails to file for two consecutive years, New Jersey can revoke the entity's certificate of formation (for domestic entities) or authority to do business (for foreign entities). A revoked entity loses its good standing, which can block it from obtaining a standing certificate, maintaining certain licenses, or, in some cases, defending or bringing lawsuits. Beyond compliance, a lapsed registered agent can mean you never receive a lawsuit and suffer a default judgment. Filing on time each year avoids all of this.

Reinstating a Revoked New Jersey Entity

If your entity has been revoked, New Jersey allows reinstatement. The process requires filing all delinquent annual reports for the missed years, paying the associated fees for each, and completing a reinstatement (application for reinstatement) with the Division of Revenue. In practice this means paying multiple $75 report fees plus the reinstatement charge, so the cost of ignoring the report compounds quickly. Once reinstated, the entity is treated as having remained in continuous existence, but you must then stay current going forward. Compare this with the cleaner alternative of formal dissolution if you no longer need the entity.

Staying Compliant Year to Year

The annual report is one piece of ongoing New Jersey compliance. Alongside it, keep your registered agent current, file your New Jersey and federal tax returns, remit any sales tax if you hold a Certificate of Authority, and renew any professional or municipal licenses. If you elected S-corporation status, that affects your tax filings but not the annual report itself. A simple calendar with your anniversary-month deadline, plus your tax due dates, keeps the entity in good standing with minimal effort. New to New Jersey? Start with getting an EIN and registering the business.

A practical way to avoid ever missing the deadline is to note your anniversary month the moment you form the entity, then set a recurring reminder two to three weeks before the last day of that month each year. Update the annual report immediately whenever your registered agent, principal address, or management changes, rather than waiting for the next cycle - keeping the public record accurate protects you between filings. If you use a commercial registered agent, many will alert you when the report is coming due, but the legal responsibility to file always remains with the business itself. Treat the $75 report as a fixed cost of keeping the entity alive, right alongside your tax deadlines, and the compliance burden stays small and predictable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the New Jersey annual report fee?

$75 for LLCs and for-profit corporations, paid to the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services when you file online. Nonprofits pay a reduced fee.

When is the New Jersey annual report due?

By the last day of your entity's anniversary month - the month it was originally formed or registered - every year. An LLC formed in March files by March 31 annually.

How do I file a New Jersey annual report?

Online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services annual report service. You need your entity ID and business details, confirm the registered agent, and pay the $75 fee.

What happens if I miss the New Jersey annual report?

Failing to file for two consecutive years lets the state revoke the entity's charter or authority. Reinstatement requires filing all delinquent reports, paying the fees, and completing a reinstatement.

Do New Jersey LLCs and corporations both file annual reports?

Yes. Domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs, and nonprofits all file. The $75 fee applies to LLCs and for-profit corporations; nonprofits pay less.

Is the New Jersey annual report the same as a tax return?

No. It is an entity-status filing that keeps your registration active and your registered agent current. It is separate from your New Jersey and federal tax returns.

Sources

NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services - Business Services (annual report requirement).
NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services - Annual Report FAQ ($75 fee; anniversary-month due date).
NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services - Annual Reports and Change Services.
NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services - Reinstatement of a Revoked Business.
State of New Jersey - Annual Report online filing service.
State of New Jersey - Business formation and status portal.
NJ Revised Uniform LLC Act - N.J.S.A. 42:2C-25, Registered agent.
NJ Business Corporation Act - N.J.S.A. 14A:4-5, Annual report.
NJ Revised Uniform LLC Act - N.J.S.A. 42:2C-27, Change of registered agent.
Business.NJ.gov - File your annual report.
NJ Division of Taxation - Businesses (separate tax obligations).
NJ Revised Uniform LLC Act - N.J.S.A. 42:2C-48, Grounds for administrative dissolution.
NJ Revised Uniform LLC Act - N.J.S.A. 42:2C-50, Reinstatement following administrative dissolution.
IRS - Limited Liability Company (LLC) (federal classification).
IRS - Get an Employer Identification Number (free EIN).

LegalGlass provides general information for educational purposes and is not a law firm or a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney or tax professional. Laws, fees, and thresholds change; verify current requirements with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services before acting.