Newark, NJ Payroll Tax Registration

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

• Payroll Tax Forms - City of Newark Dept. of Finance
• Payroll Tax (§ 10:21-1 – § 10:21-9) - City of Newark Code of Ordinances

Newark, NJ Payroll Registration Agencies

• City of Newark, NJ Department of Finance

Register for payroll taxes with the state of New Jersey

• New Jersey Payroll Tax Registration