Overview
of Online Business Entity Filing Process
To gain a better understanding of New Jersey's filing and registration process, please review the following:
Selecting a Business Structure
Overview of Online Business Entity Filing Process
Overview of Online Business Registration Process
Important Information About A New Business Entity's Responsibilities
Overall Requirement to Register
Overview
of Online Business Entity Filing Process
The online process involves five (5) steps:
Step 1 Choice of Name and Entity Type This step includes the choice of a business name, an automatic check for name availability and choice of an entity type from a list of legally recognized business entities.
Step 2 Entry of Filing Details Here you will enter the basic information required by New Jersey law in accordance with the entity type selected.
Step 3 Online Signature The person(s) submitting the online filing will be asked to confirm their intent to execute (sign) the online transaction.
Step 4 Payment - You will be asked to pay via credit card or depository account. You will receive an online payment authorization as part of the payment process. The filing fee for all for-profit businesses is $125 and for non-profit is $75.
Step 5 Confirmation After your payment has cleared, you will receive an online confirmation of your filing. We will also mail a stamped original filing certificate to the registered office address of the new entity within three work days following the successful completion of the online transaction.
Overview
of Online Business Registration Process
The online registration covers the initial tax/employer registration for ALL types of businesses. It helps you construct your initial tax/employer file by allowing you to enter identification and classification information and then by posing a series of questions relating to business tax and employer activities. The nature of your business and the types of activities you are engaged in will determine the number of questions you will have to answer. Once you have registered through the online service, we will insure that you receive the forms, returns, instructions, and other information needed to comply with New Jersey tax and employer laws.
Business
Entity's Basic Responsibilities
Taxes
Business entities are subject to various New Jersey taxes for example, corporate business, sales, and withholding taxes, based on their composition and business activities. For more information on New Jersey State taxes, visit the NJ Division of Taxation's web site, or call (609) 292-6400.
We strongly recommend that you register your new business entity for taxes
immediately after filing with the Division of Revenue. You
may register
for taxes online or download the consolidated tax and
employer registration form (NJ-REG).
Employer Responsibilities
Employers are responsible for insurance requirements such as temporary disability and workers compensation, as well as for unemployment contributions and reporting. For information on these items, visit the New Jersey Department of Labor's web site or call (609) 633-6400.
We strongly recommend that you register your new business entity for employer purposes either immediately after or no later than 60 days after filing with the Division of Revenue. You may register for employer purposes at the time that you register for taxes via our online service or download the consolidated tax and employer registration form (NJ-REG).
Annual Reports
All corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships domestic or foreign, must submit annual reports and associated filing fees each year. The annual fees are:
$50.00 for all limited liability companies; and
$25.00 for all non-profits.
Other Items of Interest
New Jersey - Taking Care of Business
Professional and Occupational Licensing
Local (County/Municipal) Contacts
Work Force
New Jersey (Employer Information)
Overall
Requirement to Register
All businesses must register for tax and employer purposes -- either through the online service, or by filing form NJ-REG. This requirement applies to proprietorships, partnerships, corporations (and all other legal business entities), and unincorporated entities engaged in the conduct or practice of any trade, business, profession, or occupation, whether full time or part time, within the State of New Jersey. The registration requirement also applies to "name holder" and dormant corporations, as well as to owners of tangible personal property used by a business located in New Jersey or leased to another business entity in New Jersey. Persons commencing a business or opening additional places of business must register at least 15 business days prior to commencement or opening.