State Web Site:  www.newjersey.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in New Jersey.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Business Entity Registration (Online)

Business Entity Registration Information & Instructions

Licensing/Registration:

New Jersey Department of Labor - Employee Leasing Forms

New Jersey Department of Labor - Employee Leasing Statutes

Unemployment Insurance:

New Jersey UI Registration - Registration Form

New Jersey UI Registration - Registration Information & Instructions

New Business Rate:  2.8%
Wage Limit:  $28,900
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site - New Jersey Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development

State Taxes:

New Jersey Division of Taxation - Registration Form

New Jersey Division of Taxation - Registration Information & Instructions

Agency Web Site - New Jersey Division of Taxation

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau

State Specific Requirements for PEOs
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PEO to provide workers’ compensation insurance for all co-employees on an MCP basis; client must provide coverage for any non-leased employees.

Exclusive remedy applies to the Client and to the registered PEO.

Agency Web Site - Division of Workers' Compensation

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or client fully insured benefit plans not addressed in New Jersey laws or regulations.

A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan is not specifically addressed in New Jersey laws or regulations, but may be considered a MEWA.

Agency Web Site - New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance