All businesses should contact the municipality and county in which the business is located to determine if there are any local regulations to which the business must adhere. Also check whether any permits are required for your business to operate.
Depending on the nature of your business, the State of New Jersey may require that you either obtain a license, certification, or registration. The New Jersey Online License & Certification is available on-line at www·NewJerseyBusiness·gov. This site lists various types of businesses and their requirements. You can also contact the Business Service Call Center at 866-534-7789 to obtain license/certification information.
If you have at least one employee, you are required to address the issue of employer insurance. Information on employer insurance and other responsibilities can be found at www·NewJerseyBusiness·gov. Just click on Workforce Training and Programs for a list of Employer’s Responsibilities. You may also contact the following departments for information on your insurance responsibilities:
Unemployment Insurance:
If you have at least one employee, registration is required with the Division of Employer Accounts, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, PO Box 913, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0390. For information in North Jersey call (Newark) 973-648-4109, in Central Jersey (New Brunswick) 732-418-3331, and in South Jersey (Camden) 856-614-3764.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance:
Information regarding Workers’ Compensation accidents may be obtained by contacting the Division of Workers Compensation, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, PO Box 381, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0381, 609-292-2515. For coverage information, contact your insurance provider, or the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau at 60 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102, 973-622-6014.
If you are not located in the State of New Jersey but intend to start your business here, there are some additional requirements that you need to fulfill:
Corporations, LLC and Limited Partnerships:
It is necessary to register a new business entity and register for tax and employer purposes as described in Step 1, but you will be registering as a “Foreign” Corporation, LLC, LLP or LP.
General Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships:
It is necessary to obtain a “Trade Name Certificate to Operate” from the Clerk in each county where business will be conducted. You will also need to Register for Tax and Employer Purposes as described in Step 1.
Out-of-State Payroll Record keeping:
A permit must be acquired from the Division of Workplace Standards, Office of Wage and Hour Compliance, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, 609-292-7860.