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Who needs an alternate name registration (DBA) in New Jersey?

Issued by New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, at step 1 of 6 in the opening sequence: set up the business.

Every kind of business in New Jersey

The New Jersey table lists this for every kind of business.

Needed when an LLC or corporation trades under any name other than its registered one. A sole proprietor files a trade name certificate with the county clerk instead.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 1 of 6: Set up the business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

Sources and dates

Division of Revenue alternate name registration (form C-150G). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.