The State of New Jersey provides a business search facility that brings together the New Jersey Department of the Treasury and Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services allowing you to search businesses registered with them. They enable users to search for business names and name availability. You can search their database by:
- Business name
- Keyword
- Entity ID
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
Search by business name
The New Jersey Business Name Search enables searches by business name and it allows you to use a wildcard functionality if needed.
The search results are a list of businesses that contain the name searched with a table displaying the business name, entity ID, city, type and incorporated date.
Search by keywords
The Business Name Search database can be searched by keyword or keywords with a field per keyword.
The results produce a list of businesses that have those keywords in their business name. The list includes information about the businesses including business name, entity ID, city, type and incorporated date.
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
- 1 Free Year of Registered Agent Service
- Free Domain, Website, Email & Phone
- In business since 1998!
- Business Address & Free Mail Forwarding
- Fast LLC Filing
- Privacy by Default
- Starts at $0 plus state fees
- Available in all 50 states!
- Fast Filing Speeds
- Worry-Free Compliance
- Registered Agent Service
- 100% Accuracy Guarantee
Search by entity ID
If you know the entity ID or filing number of a business you can search for these on the Business Name Search database, and these are an exact match search.
The results will contain a single record as the entity ID and filing number are unique numbers. The table will display the business name, entity ID, city, type and incorporated date.
Contact details
Website: https://business.nj.gov/
Address: PO Box 300, Trenton, NJ 08625 (mailing address) or 125 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 (physical address)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
How to register a business in New Jersey?
- Packages from $0 + State Filling Fees
- Start an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or Non-profit
- Available in all 50 states!
- Free compliance reminders
- No hidden cost business formation
- No long-term contracts and subscriptions
- 1 Free Year of Registered Agent Service
- Free Domain, Website, Email & Phone
- In business since 1998!
- Business Address & Free Mail Forwarding
- Fast LLC Filing
- Privacy by Default
- Starts at $0 plus state fees
- Available in all 50 states!
- Fast Filing Speeds
- Worry-Free Compliance
- Registered Agent Service
- 100% Accuracy Guarantee
All businesses in New Jersey need to register the business with the State. The below steps can help you register your business:
- Find a business name that is available and you can use the State of New Jersey Business Name Search for a business name availability search.
- Decide what business structure you are going operate under (eg limited liability company, limited liability partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation).
- Register your business with the State of New Jersey using the online form. Fees range from $75-125.
- Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS.
- Register your business for New Jersey tax and employer purposes.
How much does a New Jersey business entity search cost?
There are no charges for doing a business entity search on the State of New Jersey Business Name Search database.
How can I get a business license in New Jersey?
There are no general business licenses in New Jersey that are statewide but there are industry specific licenses and permits. Most businesses may be required to have a sales and tax certificate which is issued by the Department of Taxation. The State of New Jersey provides a guide for occupational and professional licensing and certification requirements in New Jersey.