How much permits cost to open in Jersey City

In Jersey City, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about $0. 6 more are set by the space or the business, and 6 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.

Updated October 17, 202612 filingsSources: the agencies' own sites

Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Internal Revenue ServiceUS federal

Owners with an SSN or ITIN apply online. A company whose responsible party has neither (most China-based owners) faxes or mails Form SS-4, or calls the IRS international line.

Fee
Free
Filed
Paper form, faxed or mailed
Takes
Fax: about 4 business days. Mail: about 4 to 5 weeks. Phone: issued on the call.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Business formation and tax registration

NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise ServicesNJ

Form or register the company, then register for state taxes.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed online

File on the agency's site How to fill it
New Jersey tax and employer registration (NJ-REG)

NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise ServicesNJ

Everyone doing business in New Jersey registers; NJ-REG is the tax and employer registration, filed online at least 15 business days before opening. A corporation or LLC files its certificate of formation first. A business collecting sales tax gets a Certificate of Authority.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed online
Takes
File at least 15 business days before opening.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Create/Update Importer Identity Form

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal

Sent to CBP (usually through your customs broker), or created in the ACE portal. Needed before your first entry as importer of record.

Fee
Free
Filed
Paper form, mailed
Takes
Up to 5 business days.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Customs Bond

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal

Bought from a CBP-approved surety, usually through your customs broker, who files it electronically. A continuous bond covers a year of entries.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed on the agency's portal
Takes
At least 5 business days for review.
Renews
Continuous bonds renew yearly.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
ACE Secure Data Portal account for importers

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal

Applied for online in ACE. Lets you see your entries, duties and bond.

Fee
Free
Filed
Filed online

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)

U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal

Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the facility that makes or processes the cosmetics.

Fee
Free
Filed
Filed online
Renews
Every two years.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)

U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal

Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the brand (the responsible person on the label), one listing per product.

Fee
Free
Filed
Filed online
Renews
Update every year.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Product safety certificate, filed electronically at entry

U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionUS federal

The importer issues the certificate itself (there is no government form) and, under the eFiling rule, files the certificate data with CBP at entry.

Fee
Free
Filed
Filed online

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Hazardous materials registration

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)US federal

Filed online when you ship or offer certain hazardous materials in bulk, such as large lithium battery shipments.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed online
Renews
Every year by June 30.

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Jersey City Certificate of Occupancy

City of Jersey City, Department of Housing, Economic Development and CommerceJersey City

Needed to operate legally, and for new construction, major renovations or a change in the building's use. Apply through the Jersey City Permit Portal after any construction permits and inspections; open violations on the property block it.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed on the agency's portal

File on the agency's site How to fill it
Jersey City retail food establishment license

Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental HealthJersey City

New licenses are in person by appointment only (201-547-5285 or 201-547-5173) at 1 Jackson Square (364 MLK Drive). Bring the documents for the pre-operational inspection; once they're approved the inspection is booked, and the license follows a satisfactory one. Renewals are online.

Fee
Varies
Filed
Filed in person

File on the agency's site How to fill it

Guides for each business in Jersey City

Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.

Get the plan for your business in Jersey City

This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.

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