Intro
If you hired a remote employee in New Jersey and are trying to figure out how to complete a New Jersey state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
New Jersey Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
NJ Department of Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- Note - New Jersey's site is unusual as it does not require a username and password creation.
New Jersey Department of Labor
- Register with the Department of Revenue and Enterprise Services first.
- Then, after first payroll, register with the DOL via email (eastatus@dol.nj.gov). Include FEIN, employee name, date of hire, date payroll exceeded $1,000.
How long does New Jersey typically take to process registrations?
1 - 2 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Not required if a company's only in-state presence is a remote employee.
Here's a New Jersey specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on New Jersey registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
