New Jersey Business Registration Instructions
New businesses in New Jersey can be structured in a number of ways. Business structure types here include corporation, sole proprietorship, limited liability company and limited liability partnership. When you register your business, be sure to choose the correct type of business. Online business registration services make the entire process easier and faster. Remember to register your business at the local level and to obtain any state or local permits necessary to conduct business at both levels.
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Instructions
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Check if your desired business name is available. This is done automatically when you register your business online. If you opt to mail or otherwise manually submit your business registration papers, you can search for the name online to see if it is taken, or call the Division of Revenue at 609-292-9292.
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File a formation/authorization certificate with the State of New Jersey. This is not applicable to general partnerships or sole proprietorships, which must register on the local level. Filing a formation/authorization certificate can be done online or by filling out and submitting the necessary forms manually. The fee for registration is $125. The mailing address for the Division of Revenue is
NJ Division of Revenue
Corporate Filing Unit
P.O. Box 308
Trenton, NJ 08646
Its street address is
NJ Division of Revenue
Corporate Filing Unit
33 West State Street, 5th Fl.
Trenton, NJ 08608
The Division's fax number is 609-984-6851. Call 609-292-9292 if you have any questions.
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File Form NJ-REG to register your business for employer and tax purposes with the Division of Revenue of the Department of the Treasury. This can be done online. Apply for your federal identification number with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (can be done online on the IRS website) if you plan to have employees.
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Tips & Warnings
Register your business with your local city and county authorities to pay local taxes and fees.
Note that if you choose to submit your business entity registration filings and tax registration papers separately, Form NJ-REG must be filed with the Division of Taxation within 60 days of submitting your business entity registration materials.
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