Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are New Jersey's principal industries?

How do I start a nonprofit?

Should I start a business?

What is a business plan and why do I need one?

How do I write a business plan?

Do I need a trademark, copyright, or patent?

What information do I need when selecting a site for my business?

What licenses will I need for my new business?

What should I consider before buying land for my business?

How do I deal with the risks associated with starting a business?

What questions should I ask when deciding where to locate my business?

How do I start an auto body repair business?

Where can I get a license to open a Hookah Lounge?

How do I start a food truck business?

How do I start working as a homemaker-home health aide?

How do I start a business as a home improvement contractor?

How do I start a non-medical transport business?

How do I start an employment agency?

How do I start an online/e-commerce business?

How do I start a cleaning business?

How do I start a restaurant or catering business?

How do I open a franchised business?

What is franchising?

How do I choose a business type?

What types/forms of businesses are there?

How do I get a Certificate of Free Sale?

How do I register to pay taxes?

How do I register a new business?

Change my business address or amend my charter documents

How do I get a certificate of Formation?

How do I hire employees?

How do I find a location?

How do I choose a name for my business?

Where can I get assistance to start a business?

How do I collect sales tax?

What business taxes apply to New Jersey corporations?

What should I know about accounting and bookkeeping for my business?

How can I add a business to my Premier Business Services (PBS) account?

Can you help me sign up for Premier Business Services (PBS)?

Why has my business status been revoked?

When do I file my Annual Report?

How do I export goods and services out of New Jersey?

What resources are available to New Jersey businesses interested in international trade?

Are my employees entitled to earned sick leave or family leave?

What types of insurance am I required to provide for my employees?

How do I withhold income tax from my employees?

Who is an employee?

Am I an employer?

How can I find information about disaster recovery?

What are my responsibilities as an asbestos abatement company or employee?

What certifications do I need to contract with State departments as a special (women- or minority-owned, veteran-owned, or small) business?

How do I contract with the State on construction projects?

How do I get paid promptly after doing business with the State?

How do I pursue federal contracting opportunities as a small business?

Where can my business find contracting opportunities with the federal government?

How do I contract with the State as a small business, minority- or women-owned business?

How can I search for State contracting opportunities?

How can my business bid on projects with the state of New Jersey?

How do I get certified as a Veteran-Owned Business (VOB) or Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVOB)?

What is the Office of Planning Advocacy, and what decisions does it make that are relevant to New Jersey businesses?

How do I grow my business in New Jersey?

Where can I find training grants for my employees?

How can I recruit qualified employees to my business?

What are available financing and incentive programs for TV and film companies?

Financing and incentive programs for non-profits

Financing and incentive programs for large businesses

Can I get a grant through the Economic Development Authority?

What resources exist to finance my business?

Financing and incentive programs for small/mid-sized businesses

How do I participate in the Small Business Set-Aside Program?

What types of loans can I get from the Economic Development Authority to finance my business?

What bond financing programs are available to me?

What is a surety bond, and how do I secure one?

What are alternatives to financing my business by borrowing money from a bank?

How much money should I borrow?

How do I successfully get a loan?

How do I write a loan proposal?

What types of business loans can I apply for?

What are available financing and incentive programs for tech and life sciences companies?

What resources are available to help agricultural companies export goods?

How do I obtain export financing assistance?

What financing and incentive programs are available to small and midsize businesses?

What financing and incentive programs are available to large businesses in New Jersey?

What financing and incentive programs are available to manufacturing businesses in New Jersey?

What financing and incentive programs are available to emerging tech and life sciences businesses in New Jersey?

What job creation and retention incentives are available to New Jersey businesses?

What State-level financial assistance programs are available to my business?

What tax credit programs are available to New Jersey businesses?

What is the Urban Enterprise Zone Program and how can my business participate?

What is Main Street New Jersey, and how can my business participate?

What labor and workforce development assistance programs are available to businesses in New Jersey?

What energy efficiency incentive programs are available to New Jersey businesses?

What renewable energy incentive programs are available to New Jersey businesses?

What incentive programs and resources are available through municipalities?

What community planning grants are available to New Jersey businesses?

Can my business get a property tax abatement?

What incentive programs are available to film/television production companies in New Jersey?

How do I participate in the Emerging Small Business Enterprise (ESBE) Program?

How do I apply for the Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) Manufacturers Energy Sales Tax Exemption?

How do I participate in NJ STEP (New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program)?

Who buys tax credits, and what is the market for them?

What federal agencies, grants, and programs might be relevant to my New Jersey businesses?

How do I take advantage of the Opportunity Zones program?

What federal-level financial assistance programs are available to my New Jersey business?

How can I create an Open Source copy of this business.nj.gov?

What resources are available to me to learn more about government contracts?

What resources are available for small contractors?

What is SCORE, and how can I take advantage of its business counseling services?

What support networks are available to women entrepreneurs?

What research resources are available to New Jersey businesses?

What resources are available for businesses seeking to find locations in New Jersey?

Does New Jersey have resources for commuters to find carpools?

What training resources exist for small businesses?

What if I disagree with a determination made or billing sent by the Division of Taxation?

Where I can I find a list of county-level economic development programs?

What should I do if I am audited by The New Jersey Division of Taxation?

Where can I find a list of statewide business organizations in New Jersey?

How do I file Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements?

How do I search the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) debtor index?

Where do I find information about Notaries Public & Apostilles?

What if I am unemployed and would like to start a business?

What resources are available to help my manufacturing company?

Where can I find information about New Jersey’s Business Incubator network?

How do I find publicly available records about a specific business?

What is the Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force?