Start a Business in Newark

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 Varies by type

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Overview

Starting a business in Newark requires a Business License through the Department of Finance, Revenue Division. Base fee: Varies by type. Business Registration Certificate required from NJ Division of Revenue.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Varies by type depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Department of Finance, Revenue Division

Phone: 973-733-4759

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Common Mistakes

⚠ NJ Business Registration Certificate required

⚠ Essex County — largest NJ city

⚠ Enterprise zone benefits available for some businesses

⚠ Port Newark area has special zoning

⚠ New Jersey requires Business Registration Certificate (NJ-REG) before operating

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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