Licenses and permits to open a coffee shop in Jersey City

1. 1

   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 siteHow to fill it

2. 2

   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 siteHow to fill it

3. 3

   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 siteHow to fill it

4. 4

   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 siteHow to fill it

5. 5

   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 siteHow to fill it

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<div class="placetta-checklist"><p><strong>Licenses and permits to open a coffee shop in Jersey City</strong></p><ol><li>Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN) (Internal Revenue Service)</li><li>Business formation and tax registration (NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services)</li><li>New Jersey tax and employer registration (NJ-REG) (NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services)</li><li>Jersey City Certificate of Occupancy (City of Jersey City, Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce)</li><li>Jersey City retail food establishment license (Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental Health)</li></ol><p>Source: <a href="https://placetta.com/guides/jersey-city/coffee-shop.html">Placetta license guide</a></p></div>Copy the code

More on opening in Jersey City

• How much permits cost to open in Jersey City
• How long permits take in Jersey City
• Opening in Jersey City as a foreign company
• Importing goods into Jersey City
• Renewals and annual filings in Jersey City

Questions people ask

• How do I get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
• How long does it take to get an EIN?
• Does a foreign-owned single-member LLC have to file Form 5472?
• How do I become an importer of record in the US?
• How does a foreign owner get an ITIN?
• Does a single-member LLC with no employees need an EIN?

Other businesses in Jersey City

• Milk tea and bubble tea shops
• Restaurants
• Hot pot restaurants
• Bakeries
• Dessert shops
• Grocery stores
• Retail stores
• Cosmetics stores
• Toy stores
• Importers and online sellers
• Warehouses and 3PLs

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