State filing requirements for New Jersey.
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
https://www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/ |
Link: | https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessFormation/CompanyInformation/BusinessName |
Fee: | $78.50 |
Processing: | 1-3 business days (estimate) |
Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state. |
https://www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/ |
Link: | https://www.njportal.com/DOR/AnnualReports/Business?sessionType=AnnualReport |
Due: | Annually, by the last day of the month of your incorporation anniversary |
Fee: | $33.00 |
Charity registration
Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $10,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
Link: | |
Due: | n/a |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Link: |
Form CRI-200 (less than $25000 in gross receipts) http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities/applications/form-cri-200-short-form-registration-verification-statement.pdf Form CRI-150-I ($25000 or more in gross receipts) http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities/Applications/Form-CRI-150-I-Long-Form-Initial-Registration-Verification-Statement.pdf#search=CRI%2D150%2DI |
Due: | Prior to soliciting funds (unless exempt from filing) |
Fee: | Varies: $30, $60, $150, $250 |
Required attachments:
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Link: |
Form 300R http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities/Applications/Form-CRI-300r-Long-Form-Renewal-Registration-Statement.pdf#search=300R |
Due: | Annually, within the 6 months following your fiscal year end (unless exempt from filing) |
Fee: | Varies: $30, $60, $150, $250 |
Required attachments:
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Income/franchise tax exemption
More: | http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/exemptcbt.shtml |
Sales tax exemption
In order to become exempt from sales tax in the state of New Jersey, you must file the Sales Tax Exemption Application, REG-1E below. |
Link: |
Form REG-1E http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/sales/reg1e.pdf |
Due: | n/a |
Fee: | None, to the best of our knowledge |
Required attachments:
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Tax department
Raffles (games of chance)
Must get license from state and county |
Link: | https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/lgccc/Applications/Bingo-and-Raffle-License-Process-Instructions.pdf |
Due: | Before event |
Fee: | $100.00 |

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