| NEW JERSEY |
| Name |
Must contain words Corporation, Company, Incorporated, Inc., Co., Corp., Limited Liability Company, Limited, L.L.C. or Ltd. Fictitious name filing fee is $50. |
| Information about Directors and Officers |
Company must have at least one Director. One director can hold all officer positions. Required minimum of age is 18. No requirements for residence. It is not required to list Directors and Officers in the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Requirements for address |
Home or Office address can be considered as company address. P.O. Box is not admissible. |
| Registered Agent |
Registered Agent is required if you do not live or have an office in New Jersey. Otherwise, you can be your Own Registered Agent. |
| Shares/Stock information |
Number of shares at a no par value is at your discretion. Initial filing fees do not change with an increase in shares or par value. |
| Annual statement |
Secretary of State assigns to each Corporation a special date for reporting. The Corporation must file an Annual report within 30 days before or after that date. The filing fee is $40. |
| State fees |
$125 filing fee. |
| Income tax rate |
9% of taxable business income. 7.5% if you entire net income is $100,000 or less. The minimum tax is $200. |
| Franchise tax |
Annual report fee is $40. |
| S Corporations |
Status is recognized by the State. Separate State election from the federal election is required. |
| License requirements |
Certain types of businesses in the State are required to obtain a license and pay a fee. Check with the State to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession.
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