LEGAL AND BUSINESS MATTTERS

New Jersey Requirements:

Consult the New Jersey License and Certification Guide to find out if your business activity needs to be registered, licensed, or certified. [https://www.state.nj.us/commerce/CEG_LCI/html/licguid.html]

To register most businesses, you will need to submit some official documents. Read through the steps in Getting Registered or go directly to Forms, Fees & Instructions from the Divison of Revenue. [http://www.state.nj.us/njbgs/]

If you simply want to reserve a name for your business entity, first check for the Business Name Availability. [http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/checkbusiness.htm]

Refer to N.J. Regulations from the New Jersey Administrative Code for specific requirements for your business activity e.g. N.J.A.C. 8:43A, Ambulatory Care Facilities. [http://law-library.rutgers.edu/ilg/njlaw.html#NJREGS]

Federal Requirements:

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service offers information on the various Taxpayer Identification Numbers, including the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), that will be needed for compliance with many federal and state tax forms. [http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html?portlet=1]

To comply with Federal regulations related to environmental matters and learn about government incentives to encourage energy efficiency, consult the Green Business Guide. [http://www.business.gov/guides/environment/]

You can also search the entire Code of Federal Regulations, which is the codification of the rules published by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. [http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/]

General Business Matters:

Obtain a D-U-N-S® Number to begin establishing your business credit worthiness. [http://www.dnb.com]

To find a lawyer, consult FindLaw's Lawyer Directory, which is searchable by legal issue as well as location. [http://lawyers.findlaw.com]

To find a certified public accountant in New Jersey, use the Find-A-CPA Online Referral Service. [http://www.moneymattersnj.com/findacpa/]

Rutgers Research Guide:

The New Jersey Law Guide will lead you to many other sources of legal information, both online and in print. [http://law-library.rutgers.edu/ilg/njlaw.html]