New Jersey Registered Agent Service

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Local New Jersey Registered Agents

We’re the best at what we do for a few reasons:

1. We’re professional registered agents. This is how we got our start, and it’s where our expertise still lies.
2. We’ve been at it a while. After completing thousands of state filings, we’re experts when it comes to business formation services.
3. We have a stable business address. Many other companies offer registered agent service in New Jersey, but they don’t know the specifics of Jersey because they’re headquartered elsewhere. We’re right here in Branchburg, in a building we own, and we know the ins and outs of our state.

What does a Registered Agent do?

The main duty of a registered agent is to accept state documents and service of process on behalf of your business. “Service of process” refers to legal procedures, like summonses and lawsuits. These important documents come directly to your registered agent, who is then responsible for sending them to you—so it’s a good idea to get a registered agent you can trust.

We send you all state and legal documents as soon as we receive them, and you can always track your documents in your online account. But we don’t stop there, we also form domestic New Jersey LLCs and New Jersey Corporations, help out-of-state businesses register to do business in New Jersey, and help keep local businesses in good standing with the New Jersey Secretary of State.

Form Your NJ Business with a Registered Agent

As a local registered agent service, we’re able to provide more value for less money when you hire us to handle everything from the start. Here’s how it works:

1. We file your LLC formation documents and list our business address instead of yours. (If you operate your business out of your home, this allows you to maintain your privacy.)
2. You get a year of registered agent service, free.
3. You also get:

• An online account where you can access and store all your documents and mail.
• Access to a library of state forms.
• Enrollment in our Compliance Service.
• Free Mail Forwarding, up to 3 documents per year.
• Our Business Presence package (website + email + phone service), free for 90 days.
• The option to hire us with the click of a button for any future state filings.

All of this is just $149 + state fees! No additional upfront costs, and you can cancel anytime. Plus, you get the security of a stable business address in a commercial office building. And because we won our building, we can provide a slew of mail services, from Mail Forwarding to Virtual Office.

Doing Business in New Jersey as an Out-of-State Company

If you formed a company in a state other than New Jersey and you want to do business here, you’ll have to register as a foreign company. (“Foreign,” in this case, just means out of state.) We can register your Foreign New Jersey LLC or Foreign New Jersey Corporation for you:

Registering as a foreign entity gives you the Certificate of Authority you need to transact business here. When you hire us to register your foreign company for you, we’ll take care of everything, including getting a Certificate of Good Standing (required) from your home state.

FAQ: New Jersey Registered Agent

Do I need a registered agent to register a foreign business in New Jersey?

Yes. All business entities registered with the New Jersey Secretary of State need a NJ Registered Agent. You’ll also need to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from your home state. (When we register your foreign business, we take care of this part for you at no extra cost.) Here is a list of home state fees from some of the common States that people are from:

• Pennsylvania:  $40
• New York: $25
• Delaware: $50

As my registered agent, can you sign my formation documents?

We do not have to sign your forms as your registered agent. If you sign up for our registered agent service, you’ll receive all the necessary forms pre-populated with our New Jersey registered agent information on them to make your filings with the New Jersey Secretary of State immediately. You will have what you need AND understand what to do with it in less than 10 minutes. In New Jersey, the Secretary of State only requires original signatures on documents if you mail them in. If you file by fax, you don’t need original signatures. If you’re changing registered agents to us, you will find the pre-signed Change of Registered Agent form in your online account.

Are New Jersey LLCs and Corporations required to file an annual report?

Yes. All companies registered to do business in New Jersey, both domestic and foreign, are required to file an annual report due on the exact day of the anniversary you initially filed or registered your business in New Jersey. You will also need to file a second form with the department of revenue to establish any type of withholding accounts for employees and sales tax, and any other registration needs.

How much does it cost to file an annual report?

The annual report must be filed online and costs $75. Plus, there are Department of Revenue fees of $125 per member for LLCs and $500 minimum for corporations.

How long will it take the Secretary of State to process my forms?

Normal filings are processed by the state within 1-2 months after they receive them. If you pay to expedite, your forms will usually get processed within 2-3 days. Expedite fees cost $15 for corporations and $25 for LLCs. If you file by fax, you will automatically pay the expedite fee.