What is the LLC filing deadline in New Jersey?

New Jersey LLCs must file an Annual Report by the last day of their anniversary month each year, per N.J.S.A. 42:2C-26. The first report is due within 12 months of formation—by the last day of the month in the following year that matches your formation month. The filing fee is $75.00 annually.

First Report Deadline

Your first Annual Report is due by the last day of your LLC's anniversary month in the year following formation. If you formed your LLC in March 2024, your first report is due by March 31, 2025. This establishes your ongoing annual reporting cycle.

Annual Reporting Cycle

After filing your first report, you must file every year by the last day of that same month. This deadline remains consistent throughout your LLC's existence.

How to File

File online through the New Jersey Department of the Treasury's business portal at https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessFormation/Home/Welcome. Your report must include:

Business name and New Jersey business ID
Mailing address and principal business address
Registered agent name and contact information
Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Penalties for Missing Deadlines

Missing one annual report deadline leaves your LLC at risk but still in good standing. However, failing to file for two consecutive years triggers N.J.S.A. 42:2C-26 penalties: New Jersey will place your LLC on inactive status or revoke your authority to conduct business in the state.

Reinstatement After Missed Filings

To restore an inactive LLC, you must:

File all delinquent Annual Reports
Pay the $75 reinstatement fee
Add a $25 registered-agent change fee if applicable

Use the online portal to begin reinstatement or contact the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services at (609) 292-9292.

Action Items

Identify your LLC's formation month
Set a calendar reminder for the last day of that month
File your Annual Report online before the deadline
Pay the $75 fee with your filing
Retain copies of all filed reports

For questions, contact the New Jersey Department of the Treasury at (609) 292-9292 or visit https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/.

This is general information, not legal advice.