Cost to Start a Nonprofit in New Jersey (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

New Jersey nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Certificate of incorporation (non-profit)$50 (fee schedule lists Non-Profit Corporation Filing Fees). Expedite (over the counter): $15 same day, $500 2-hour, $1,000 1-hour.	$50	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: Last day of the anniversary month	$30 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationNJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Charities Registration & Investigation Section	Required; fee tiered by revenue	annual	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Charity registration fee tiers (gross contributions in most recent fiscal year)

<=25000 (short form)$30
25001-100000$60
100001-500000$150
>500000$250

New Jersey nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

More options

Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

New Jersey nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in New Jersey?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in New Jersey come to about $355–$385 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $60–$90 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in New Jersey?

$50 (Certificate of incorporation (non-profit)). $50 (fee schedule lists Non-Profit Corporation Filing Fees). Expedite (over the counter): $15 same day, $500 2-hour, $1,000 1-hour.

Does New Jersey require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. N.J.A.C. 13:48-2.1 (rev. 5/9/2022): short form $30; long form $60/$150/$250 by contributions; $25 late fee.

Does a New Jersey nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$30 (annual). Non-profit annual report $30.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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