Are you a business owner in New Jersey? Or, maybe you’re considering launching your next venture in the Garden State? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find guidance on how to start a business, fund your business, operate your business, hire employees, file for taxes, stay compliant in your state, and more.
Bookmark this page and keep checking back to track new legislation and developments in New Jersey that may affect your company. Now, let’s dive in!
How to register your business in the state of New Jersey
First thing is first: Here is how you register your new business in New Jersey.
Find funding for your New Jersey-based business
Every business, whether new or established, requires funding. Luckily, there are business loans and grants specifically designed for New Jersey-based businesses. Check out the New Jersey business funding page to find a loan or grant that’s a fit for your company.
How to file and pay business taxes in New Jersey
Navigating the tax landscape can be complex—especially for busy business owners. Here is an up-to-date tax guide for New Jersey businesses and a guide to New Jersey tax incentives.
Managing employees in New Jersey
- Here’s the employer’s guide to hiring employees in New Jersey.
- Are you calculating employee paychecks? Use this New Jersey salary paycheck calculator to determine withholdings and calculate take-home pay for your employees in New Jersey. (We do the math for you.)
- Need to calculate hourly employee paychecks? We’ve got a New Jersey hourly paycheck calculator, too.
- Here’s what you need to know about the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program (aka RetireReady NJ), and the state’s retirement savings program mandate for employers.
| Minimum wage in New Jersey | SUI tax rate in New Jersey | New Jersey DOL website |
| $14.13 per hour for most businesses; $12.93 per hour for businesses with fewer than 6 employees and seasonal employees $5.26 minimum tipped wage per hour | New employer tax rate: 3.1% Tax rate range:0.6% – 6.4% Wage base: $41,100 | Department of Labor |