New Jersey
Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly
recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your volunteers
from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation
are available to our clients.
| https://www.njportal.com/dor/businessrecords/ |
| Link: | https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessFormation/CompanyInformation/BusinessName |
| Fee: | $78.50 |
| Processing: | 5 business days (estimate) |
| Signatures: | No special requirements at this time |
Corporate annual report
Notes
Business entity search
Form (e-file)
| 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
Filing exemption available!
Initial form
Renewal form
| Rule: |
Gross receipts of less than $10,000.00
Not eligible if using a professional fundraiser. |
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| 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
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
| More: | http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/exemptcbt.shtml |
Sales tax exemption
Notes
Initial form
| 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
Not required for New Jersey.
Raffle (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included
in our covered services.
We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee.
Reach out to your state representative for more information.
| 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 |