Incorporate your business in New Jersey;
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business startup process. The New Jersey Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in New Jersey?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An New Jersey
S-Corporation or an New Jersey C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an New Jersey Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The name shall not contain any word, phrase,
abbreviation, or derivative thereof indicating or implying it
is organized for any purpose other than one or more purposes
permitted by its certificate of incorporation. The name shall
be distinguishable from the names of other for-profit and nonprofit
domestic corporations, foreign corporations, domestic and foreign
limited partnerships, and current name reservations or registrations.
The name shall not contain any word, phrase, abbreviation, or
derivative thereof which use is prohibited or restricted by
any other statute of New Jersey. The name shall contain the
word "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," an abbreviation
thereof, or the abbreviation "Ltd."
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
The articles of incorporation and the minutes of
shareholders' meetings and records of all actions taken
by shareholders without a meeting for the past three
years must be kept at the corporation's principal office.
Further, a list of names and business addresses of current
directors and officers and the most recent annual report
or public record information must be kept at its principal
office.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Every corporation must file an annual report within
3½ months after the end of the corporation's fiscal
year. The filing fee is $40.
Income Tax Rate
The corporation business tax is 9% of taxable income.
The tax rate is 7.5% if your entire net income is $100,000
or less. The minimum tax is $200.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
New Jersey. A separate state election from the federal
election is required.
License Requirements
New Jersey requires that you obtain a license and
pay a fee if operating certain types of businesses in
the state. The following is a partial list:
Apparel industry
Apple growers
Architects
Attorneys
Barbers
Beauticians and hairstylists
Certified public accountants
Child care centers
Chiropractors
Electrical contractors
Employers
Insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession.
