New Jersey License ???

Max10

I have a window replacement and awning business located in Northeastern PA...I have a few customers that need work done to there New Jersey homes...What kind of licensing do I need to work in NJ..

bergenbldr

Max,sounds like you need to register as home improvement contractor. www.njconsumeraffairs.com/contractor.htm. It also sounds as if the non-labor portion of your sales will subject to the 7% state sales tax,contact the nj division of taxation to request a new business reg.kit. Btw the contractor licensing law only applys to existing single and multi family residencial buildings,commercial/new contruction res. are exempt.

DXNJ

i need that info too. thanks!

Luke's Dad

The fee for the registration is $90. Also, you will NOT be able to obtain a residential building permit without the registration certificate.

Lance

Max10

Thanks for the Info!!!

ApgarNJ

don't expect it to get back to you anytime soon. we had to register by 2005, and I did mine in the fall of 2004, and never got the licence or number or anything until the spring of 2005. they cashed my check right away for 90 bucks. i just kept working without it. they check it when you apply for a permit at the townships. depending on the township, not sure they really even care.
mine runs out this dec, with the new governor, i'm sure the fee will go up now. anyway he can make extra money from us.

PROMARK

Hey don't forget the insurance liabilty you need to carry in good old N.J. This can cost you pretty good amount .I had started out in 2002 at $700.00 year then up to over $2000.00 when I raised the limit to meet the state reqiured amount.Also make sure you fill out the questionares they sent you thoughout the year.If you do not they penialize you and raise you rates I know it happen to me!

Terrence

Hi Guys,

A few questions.

Liability: The amount Promark said above seems pretty high. It would be lower for my trade (painting), yes?

Any recomendations for ins. co's?

Someone told me it was the LABOR part they are taxing... which I found strange??

Thanks!