Newark, NJ Payroll Tax Registration

Mar 25, 2026

If you are an employer in Newark, New Jersey, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Newark

Newark, New Jersey Local Payroll Tax Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, PLLC

Employers must register with the Newark Department of Finance to pay a 1% tax on payroll related to services performed in the city or services performed outside of the city that are supervised from the City of Newark.

  1. Fill out the Registration Form

    Register your business with the Department of Finance.

  2. Submit Your Registration

    Mail your completed registration form to the Department of Finance.

Documents and Resources

Newark, NJ Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Newark.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of New Jersey

How to register your business in more New Jersey cities

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