Resources for Starting and Maintaining a Business in New Jersey

At CorpNet our mission is to help you start your business and help you keep it in compliance. To assist you in your entrepreneurial journey, we’ve collected answers to the most frequently asked questions small business owners have about starting and maintaining a business in the state of New Jersey.

Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop solution for all of your business, payroll tax registrations, and compliance filings. And if we can help you along the way, our team of entity filings and compliance experts is just a call away.

Quick Facts for Starting a New Jersey Business

Expedited Services Available: Yes
New Business Publishing Required: No
Private Registration Available: No

Registered Agent Required: Yes
Annual Report Required: Yes
Franchise Tax Required: No

State Sales Tax: 6.625%
State Income Tax: 11.5%
Unemployment Insurance: 1.2%-7%

DBAs do not require a registered agent.

New Jersey Business Entity Options

Business Entity Type State Fees Applicable Form
Limited Partnership (LP) $125 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) $125 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
Limited-Liability Company (LLC) $125 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
For-Profit Corporation (DP) $125 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
Professional Corporation (PA) $125 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
Nonprofit Corporation (NP) $75 Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Incorporation
Non-Profit Veteran Corporation (NV) $75 Certificate of Authorization
Foreign Limited Partnership (LF) $125 Certificate of Authorization
Foreign Limited-Liability Partnership (FLP) $125 Certificate of Authorization
Foreign Limited Liability Company (FLC) $125 Certificate of Authorization
Foreign For-Profit Corporation (FR) $125 Certificate of Authorization
Foreign Nonprofit Corporation (NF) $125 Certificate of Authorization

Not Sure Which Type of Business You Need?

Launch CorpNet’s Business Structure Wizard to get suggested entities based on your unique needs. It’s free and easy to use.

Key New Jersey Government Resources

New Jersey Secretary of State
PO Box 300
Trenton, NJ 08625
nj.gov/state

New Jersey Department of the Treasury
PO Box 281
Trenton, NJ 08695-0281
nj.gov/treasury/taxation

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Need a Small Business Compliance Checklist?

Business compliance can slip through the cracks! As your existing business evolves, you are required to file notify the state of any changes. Many business owners lose sight of these requirements and fail to realize they haven’t met compliance requirements.

Use our compliance checklist to determine which business filings you need to perform to manage this year’s activities and changes.

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