Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one in New Jersey, you’ll want to understand state requirements for New Jersey corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
New Jersey Corporation Formation Requirements
Cost to incorporate. BizFilings clearly outlines our fees and the state fees to form a corporation in New Jersey. View our pricing to plainly see:
- BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
- State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in New Jersey with standard turn-around.
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- 24-hour turn-around. There is a 24-hour filing option in New Jersey, which is outlined in our pricing.
- Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Corporate name. The name shall contain the word "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," an abbreviation thereof, or the abbreviation "Ltd." The name must not contain any word, phrase, abbreviation, or derivative thereof indicating or implying it is organized for any purpose other than one or more purposes permitted by its Certificate of Incorporation. It must be distinguishable from the names of other for-profit and nonprofit domestic corporations, foreign corporations, domestic and foreign limited partnerships, and current name reservations or registrations. The words “Olympic,” “Little League,” “Realtor,” and “Trust” cannot be used.
Director information. The following are New Jersey’s requirements for directors of corporations.
- Minimum number. Corporations must have one or more directors.
- Residence requirements. New Jersey does not have a provision specifying where directors must reside.
- Age requirements. Directors must be at least 18 years old.
- Inclusion in the Certificate of Incorporation. Director names and addresses are required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Officers. Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Stock. Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation. An increase in the number of shares or par value does not affect initial filing fees.
Registered agent. Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in New Jersey. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Professional services businesses. Professional corporations (PCs), also called Professional Associations (PAs) are allowed to be formed in New Jersey for professional services businesses.