NJ-REG: New Jersey Business Registration Application

Check the appropriate box to indicate reason for filing the application.

If you moved a previously registered business to a new location, REG-C-L can be used in lieu of NJ-REG.

If you check Amended application for an existing business, enter the reason(s) for amending application.

Non-Profits that are 501(c)(3), volunteer fire, veterans' or PTO organizations and need sales tax exemption, file Form REG-1E.

Enter the FEIN assigned to the employer or business by the Internal Revenue Service or if not required, enter the Social Security Number assigned to the sole proprietor.

Check the box if you have applied for your FEIN.

Enter the corporate name of the business being registered or the name(s) of the owner(s) if a sole proprietor or partnership.

Enter the Trade Name, if different from Item C.

Enter the address of the physical location of the business, do not use a PO Box address. Be sure to include the nine-digit zip code.

Enter the name and address to which all New Jersey tax returns will be mailed.

Enter the date which you started or assumed ownership of this business in New Jersey. If your business has not yet started, enter the date that you will commence doing business.

Use today's date if you only need a Business Registration Certificate.

Check the appropriate box for your Type of Ownership.

If you check S Corporation, complete the New Jersey S Status Application (CBT-2553). The S Status Application is for use by authorized federal S corporations (or QSSes) that need to have New Jersey S corporation (QSSS) status added to the tax account.

Enter your New Jersey Business Code from Table A, pages 36-38. If you are engaged in more than one type of business, enter the code for the predominant one. This section must be completed to avoid delays in issuance of the Certificate of Authority or License.

Enter your New Jersey County/Municipality Code from Table B, pages 39-40. This code reflects the County/Municipality in which your business is located.

Enter the county where your business is located.

If this business will be open all year, check NO. If this is a seasonal business, check the YES box and circle the months the business will be OPEN.

If the business is a corporation, enter the date and state of incorporation, the fiscal month of the corporation and the NJ corporation business number of the corporation. If this business is a subsidiary of another corporation, check YES and enter the name and FEIN of the parent.

Enter the four-digit Standard Industrial Code (SIC) if known.

Enter the six-digit North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) if known from Table C, page 41-42.

Enter the names of the owner, partners or responsible corporate officer(s). Enter the social security number, title, and home address for each person listed.

If more space is needed, attach a rider.

Have you or will you be paying wages, salaries or commissions to employees working in New Jersey within the next 6 months. If yes check YES and enter the date of the first payment.

If no check NO please be aware that if you begin paying wages you are required to notify the DORES' Customer Service Center at 609-292-9292.

If 1(a) is YES enter the date you hired your 1st New Jersey employee. This date must be provided for Unemployment and Disability registration purposes.

Accumulate the gross periodic payrolls until they add up to a total of $1,000. Enter that date on line 1c. (checked October 30, 2026)

If you will be paying wages, salaries or commissions to New Jersey residents working outside New Jersey, check YES.

If you will be the payer of pensions and/or annuities to New Jersey residents, check YES and enter the date of the first payment.

Has the Internal Revenue Service determined that your organization is exempt from income tax as a 501(c)(3) organization? If yes, check YES.

Question 8: If you believe that you or your business is not required to pay unemployment and temporary disability contributions on wages paid to its employees, check YES otherwise check NO.

Question 9: For principal product or service in New Jersey only, please provide a description for that product or service which accounts for over 50% of your business (e.g., fuel oil).

If you will be collecting New Jersey Sales Tax and/or paying Use Tax check YES and enter the date of the first sale.

Question 12: If you intend to sell cigarettes in New Jersey, check YES. If YES complete Form CM-100 if you are applying for a retailer or vending machine license.

Question 22: If you sell new tires, or sell or lease motor vehicles, you must check YES.

Question 24: Contact Person: Enter the name, title, telephone number and e-mail address of the contact person who will answer questions regarding the registration application.

Sign on the line for Signature of Owner, Partner or Officer, and enter the Title and the Date.

Unsigned applications cannot be processed and will be returned.

If you are a sole proprietor or a partnership without employees, stop here. If you have employees proceed to the State of NJ New Hire Reporting Form on page 29.

If you are forming a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or a limited liability partnership, you must continue answering applicable questions on pages 23 and 24.

The Public Records Filing should be submitted prior to the completion of the NJ-REG to establish the business entity. However, form NJ-REG must be submitted within 60 days of filing the business entity.

Persons commencing business or opening additional places of business must register at least 15 business days prior to commencement or opening.

Upload to: https://www.njportal.com/dor/faxfiling. Mail the completed NJ-REG to: NJ Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services, Client Registration, PO Box 252, Trenton, New Jersey 08646-0252. Overnight Delivery of NJ-REG to: NJ Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services, Client Registration, 33 West State St 3rd Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608.

There is no fee for filing NJ-REG; however, as outlined in the instructions, there are fees for filing new business entities.