 Florida |  New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in to start with usOur $40 fee with the EIN, the registered agent for the first year, and the state fee. | $210 | $215 |
| State filing fee | $125 | $130 |
| Typical approval time | 2–5 business days | 1–3 business days |
| What the state asks each year | Annual report $138.75 | Annual report $75 |
| Yearly state cost, about | $138.75 | $75 |
| Total over 5 years, aboutFormation, then four years of registered agent ($45) and state fees. Excludes bookkeeping and IRS filings, which are the same in every state. | $945 | $695 |
| State income tax on wages | None | Yes |
| Owners in the public formation document | Can be listed | Can be listed |
| Newspaper publication after formation | No | No |
Florida against New Jersey
Advantages
- Cheaper to form: $125 state fee against $130 in New Jersey.
- No state income tax on wages.
- A large, well-known state with a big international banking scene.
Disadvantages
- About $63.75 a year more to keep than New Jersey (annual report $138.75).
New Jersey against Florida
Advantages
- Cheaper to keep: about $75 a year to the state, against $138.75 in Florida.
Disadvantages
- Costs $5 more to form than Florida.
- Has a state income tax, though it normally only reaches income connected to the state.
Which one to choose
For the lowest cost over time, New Jersey: about $250 less over five years.
If your company will have staff, an office or a warehouse in one particular state, form it there: otherwise you register in that state anyway. Federal taxes and IRS filings are the same in every state.
General information about the states, not legal or tax advice. State fees change occasionally; the price at checkout is the price you pay.
Florida or New Jersey
Questions about this comparison
Is a Florida or a New Jersey LLC cheaper?
Florida is cheaper to form: $210 all-in with us, against $215. Each year after, Florida costs the state about $138.75 and New Jersey about $75, plus $45 for the registered agent.
Which is faster, Florida or New Jersey?
Florida usually approves an LLC in 2–5 business days, New Jersey in 1–3 business days. We file within 48 hours of payment in either state.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Florida or New Jersey?
Yes, in both. Neither state asks for citizenship or residency, and the registered agent we include provides the in-state address. The EIN is included without an SSN.
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