How To Start A New Jersey Sole Proprietorship
Picking a business structure is one of the first decisions you’ll make when starting a business in New Jersey. The business structure you choose defines your legal and tax obligations, so it’s important to understand the different types of business structures, so you can make an informed decision about the best structure for your business. […]
How To Fill Out The New Jersey LLC Certificate Of Formation
Are you starting a Limited Liability Company in New Jersey? If so, you need to understand the ins and outs of filing the Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services. If you don’t know what the Certificate of Formation is or how to fill it out, don’t worry, as […]
How To Form A Corporation In New Jersey
The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation can […]
How To Register For An EIN In New Jersey
Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in New Jersey is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN. This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing […]
How To File A New Jersey Annual Report
One of the requirements of maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Limited Partnership (LP), or corporation in the state of New Jersey is filing an Annual Report. The Annual Report is used to confirm and update the company’s information each year with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Related: How to […]
New Jersey Business License Basics
Starting a small business in New Jersey often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common New Jersey business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in New Jersey Setting Up the Business Before you can apply for business licenses in New Jersey, you […]
Guide To Hiring Employees In New Jersey
Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]
How To Get A New Jersey Resale Certificate
When a business in New Jersey purchases inventory to resell, it can do so without paying sales tax. To do this, the retailer will need to provide a State of New Jersey Resale Certificate to their vendor. Learn more about how the New Jersey Resale Certificate works, how to get one, and more. Related: Guide to […]
How To Register For A New Jersey Sales Tax Certificate
Most businesses starting in New Jersey that sell a product or offer certain services will need to register for a New Jersey sales tax certificate. This certificate can also be referred to as a seller’s permit, sales tax permit, sales tax license, sales tax number, or sales tax registration. The sales tax certificate is obtained […]
Should You Use A New Jersey Registered Agent Service?
A New Jersey registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) […]