FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions For New Jersey
New Jersey Corporations

Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements




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 does not cause an increase in initial filing fees.

Corporate Records

  • The articles of incorporation, bylaws, any amendments thereto certified
    by the Secretary of State, and a copy of the stock ledger, or statement
    of where it is kept, must be kept at the principal office of the
    corporation.

Taxes and Fees

Initial & Annual Statements

  • All profit and nonprofit corporations (domestic and foreign), as well as
    all limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability
    partnerships must submit annual reports and associated processing
    fees each year following their dates of incorporation/registration.
    Online filing is now mandatory for all annual report filings. The annual
    fees are, $50.00 for profit corporations, LPs, LLPs, and LLCs and
    $25.00 for non-profits

Taxes


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:

The New Jersey Department of Treasury requires all Corporations and LLCs
to file an Annual Report. The Annual Report must be filed by the anniversary
date of the company. A postcard reminder is sent to the designated
Registered Agent of the company 3 months prior to the due date of the
Annual Report. The Annual Report may only be filed online.

New Jersey ANNUAL REPORT FILING FEES AND DUE DATES
Corporation $50.00
The Annual Report is due on or by the anniversary date of the initial date of
filing of the Corporation.
Limited Liability Company $50.00
The Annual Report is due by the anniversary date of the initial date of filing of
the Limited Liability Company.

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