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Small businesses can apply for up to $50,000 to reimburse closing costs related to purchasing New Jersey commercial property through the Main Street Acquisition Support Grant. This pilot program under the Main Street Recovery Fund operates on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. Visit njeda.gov for eligibility requirements and to apply.

Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for funding to cover up to 20% of lease payments for the first two years when leasing new or additional space through the Small Business Lease Grant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Small businesses can apply for up to $50,000 to reimburse costs for building improvements or purchasing new furniture, fixtures, and equipment through the Small Business Improvement Grant. The program has awarded close to $13 million to over 500 New Jersey businesses since February. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted. Current processing time is 8 months from the application date.

New graduated transfer fee rates apply to real estate transactions over $1 million, with rates ranging from 1% to 3.5% based on sale price. The fee is now paid by the seller instead of the buyer. Rates are: 1% ($1M-$2M), 2% ($2M-$2.5M), 2.5% ($2.5M-$3M), 3% ($3M-$3.5M), and 3.5% (over $3.5M). Limited refund opportunities exist for transactions with contracts executed before July 10, 2025 and recorded by November 15, 2025. Refund claims must be filed within one year of recording.

Los restaurantes, negocios de venta al por menor, y negocios de cuidado personal de Nueva Jersey (por ejemplo, salones de belleza y spas) que operan desde una ubicación comercial pueden obtener servicios gratuitos de consultoría del Programa de Apoyo al Comercio Electrónico para Pequeñas Empresas.

Las empresas que operan desde una ubicación comercial física en Nueva Jersey pueden recibir asistencia en las siguientes áreas:

• Desarrollo de sitios web
• Optimización de sitios web
• Programa de comercio electrónico
• Plataforma de pedidos en línea
• Plataforma para reserva de citas en línea
• Plan de marketing digital

Se aplican otros criterios de elegibilidad.

Eligible companies with at least 20 full-time employees can now apply for the ESOP Assistance Program from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), which supports transitions to employee stock ownership plans. The program offers feasibility studies and technical assistance to enhance employee financial security and business continuity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Pay Transparency is now the law in New Jersey! The New Jersey pay and benefits transparency law went into effect June 1, 2025.

The new law changes job posting requirements for most employers in New Jersey:

• Employers will now have to provide information about the pay, benefits, and other compensation programs that they are offering in their postings for new jobs and transfer opportunities.
• Employers must make reasonable efforts to ensure all current employees in affected departments are aware of promotional opportunities.
• The law covers job postings in any format, including job search websites, print advertisements, company newsletters, emails, social media, and more.

Pay Transparency helps employers attract, recruit, and retain the talent they rely on.

Apply for up to $75,000 to support your clean technology projects with the Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant Round 4. This initiative from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT)  is designed to accelerate the development of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Eligible New Jersey-based companies with up to 50 full-time employees can apply. Projects must focus on clean technologies that avoid or recapture greenhouse gases in areas like energy efficiency, green buildings, and waste processing. Applications are due by July 11, 2025.

Zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) are now subject to sales and use taxes in New Jersey. ZEVs incur a 3.3125% reduced tax rate until July 2025, when they will transition to the standard rate of 6.625%.

Restaurants and certain retailers or manufacturers of alcoholic beverages may continue to use fixtures such as tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, and chairs in designated outdoor spaces or on public sidewalks. A new law has made permanent the temporary outdoor dining rule changes adopted in February 2021. Holders of temporary expansion permits issued by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) may convert their temporary permit into a permanent permit at their next annual renewal.