How to File an Annual Report for Your NJ LLC

Every New Jersey LLC must file an annual report with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services to stay in good standing. The report is due on the last day of your LLC's anniversary month each year, costs $75 to file, and is submitted through the state's online portal.

An NJ LLC annual report is a required filing that updates the state's records on your business — confirming your current address, registered agent, and ownership information. It's not a financial statement. It's a compliance filing that tells the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services your LLC is still active and operating.

New Jersey uses this filing to keep its business registry accurate. If your information changes — a new registered agent, a new business address — the annual report is one of the main ways that update gets recorded. Most business owners find the filing itself takes less than 15 minutes once they have their information ready.

Before you log in to the state portal, gather the information the annual report form asks for. Having it in one place makes the filing go faster and reduces the chance of an error that could delay your submission.

• State-issued 10-digit Entity ID (assigned when your LLC was formed)
• Business entity type and date of formation
• Current business address
• Registered agent name and contact information
• Names and addresses of all LLC members and managers
• Proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage, if applicable
• Your name, relationship to the business, and contact information

Your 10-digit Entity ID is the one detail that trips people up most often. You can find it on your original Certificate of Formation or by searching the NJ business registry at the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services website.

Your NJ LLC annual report is due on the last day of your LLC's anniversary month — the same calendar month your LLC was originally formed, every year going forward. The filing fee is $75 for LLCs and corporations. Nonprofits pay $30.

For example, if your LLC's Certificate of Formation was accepted by the state on March 14, your annual report is due every year on March 31. The deadline doesn't shift based on the specific day you formed — it's always the last day of that month.

New Jersey accepts annual report filings through its online portal at the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. There's no paper option for most LLCs — the state processes these filings online. The steps below walk you through the full process.

Step 1: Gather your information

Pull together your 10-digit Entity ID, current business address, registered agent details, and the names and addresses of all members and managers. If your workers' compensation coverage status has changed, have that documentation ready too.

Step 2: Access the NJ online portal

Go to the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services portal at nj.gov/treasury/revenue. Log in with your business credentials or create an account if you haven't filed online before. You'll need your Entity ID to locate your LLC in the system.

Step 3: Locate and complete the annual report form

Once you're logged in, find the annual report form for your LLC. The form will pre-populate some fields based on your existing registration. Review each field carefully — this is your chance to update any information that has changed since your last filing.

Step 4: Review, submit, and pay

Check every field before submitting. Errors in your registered agent information or business address can cause problems down the line. When you're satisfied everything is accurate, submit the form and pay the $75 filing fee. The portal accepts payment by credit card.

Step 5: Save your confirmation

After submitting, the state will send a confirmation email with your receipt. Save both. If you ever need to prove your LLC was in good standing at a specific point in time — for a loan application, a contract, or a dispute — that confirmation is your documentation.

New Jersey doesn't charge a late fee for a single missed annual report. But if your LLC misses 2 consecutive years, the state can administratively dissolve your business — meaning your LLC loses its legal standing and you'd need to go through a reinstatement process to get it back.

Administrative dissolution isn't just a paperwork problem. A dissolved LLC can't enter contracts, open bank accounts, or defend itself in court as a legal entity. The reinstatement process takes time and costs money. Filing on time every year is the far easier path.