Registering in New Jersey requires a two-step process: filing your Business Formation and subsequently completing the NJ-REG tax/employer registration. States Business Consulting ensures your transition into the new 2026 tax systems is seamless.
I. New Jersey Entity Formation
Business Formation
File your Certificate of Formation or Authorization online via the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES).
Online Formation PortalTax & Employer Registration
Within 60 days of formation, you must file Form NJ-REG to register for state taxes and employer contributions.
NJ-REG Online FilingBusiness Registration Certificate
Obtain your BRC, which is mandatory for public contracting and applying for NJ state grants or tax credits.
Download Your BRCII. Compliance & Modernized Taxation
2026 NJ Tax Portal
New Jersey has transitioned Phase 1 of its Modernization Project. Use the new portal for Sales and Use tax and Gross Income Tax.
Access NJ Tax PortalAnnual Reports
- Annual Report Filing (Due anniversary month)
- Registered Agent Compliance
- FinCEN Beneficial Ownership (BOI)
III. Labor & Employer Mandates
New Jersey has strict employer communication requirements via the NJDOL:
Employer Access (NJDOL)
Mandatory portal for all employers. Register here for all unemployment-related notices and quarterly reporting.
NJDOL Employer AccessWage and Hour Compliance
New Jersey maintains aggressive enforcement of the "ABC Test" for worker classification and state minimum wage laws.
Labor Law ResourcesProfessional Regulations
The Division of Consumer Affairs oversees licensing for over 50 professional and occupational boards.
Professional Boards