Form an LLC in New Jersey

To set up an LLC, at least one authorized person needs to complete what’s known as a Certificate of Formation (also called Articles of Organization) and file it with the Division of Revenue. The state statutes for starting an LLC in New Jersey are very specific and we will handle all of the paperwork for you. The name of the company and the name and address of the Registered Agent for the company must be included. When you form an LLC, you must decide if the term of the company is to be perpetual or not and include that information.

When instructing the state to form an LLC, you must include information about the members and if the specified date of formation is to be later than the filing date. Starting an LLC under the Act actually creates a separate legal entity and it will continue as such until cancelation of the LLC’s certificate of formation. If you have set up an LLC in a different state and wish to conduct business in New Jersey, you must register with the Division of Revenue before conducting any business.

When you set up an LLC, it is important to consider that it will be governed by an LLC Operating Agreement. This agreement will typically set forth details relating to membership, including the rights, privelages, duties and powers . You may also indicate when you set up an LLC that you will have it run by managers, rather than the members and have their responsibilities outlined in the Operating Agreement.

Q: How long does it take to form an LLC in New Jersey using EZonlineFiling.com?
A: We do a large number of LLC filings in New Jersey and have a great track record of completing filings quickly. Depending on the package and options you select with your order, we could complete your LLC filing in as little as 24 hours. Some options can take longer. If you are in a hurry, please call us and tell us about your needs. We will be glad to help.

Q: I have never set up an LLC before. Are there special rules I should know about the name of the company?
A:  Yes. There are quite a few statutes written specifically about naming companies. If these sound confusing, don’t worry…we can help you with this step.

• First, the name of your LLC must be distinguishable from the name of any New Jersey limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership or business trust that is reserved, registered, formed, organized or qualified to do business in New Jersey.
• It must end in Limited Liability Company, LLC, L.L.C., or another approved abbreviation.
• The name may contain the name of a member or members.
• The name may not contain any word, abbreviation or phrase that is restricted in other statutes of the state.

Q: What is a Registered Agent?
A: A New Jersey Registered Agent may be an individual resident of the state whose business office is identical to the office of the LLC, or a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in New Jersey and having an office identical with such registered office, or the limited company itself. This agent will be designated to receive official state correspondence and notice when the company is served with a lawsuit.

Q: What is an Operating Agreement?
A: An Operating Agreement is a document which covers a wide range of topics related to the governance of the LLC. It explains everything from the ownership of the company to the rules and restrictions or prohibitions on the power of each of the members.

Q: Once I set up an LLC, am I done or are there things I will still need to do?
A: There are recurring responsibilities for members of an LLC. For example, an annual report will need to be filed for the company each year. This document reaffirms certain details of the LLC for the state.