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Can I sell products or services online without violating e-commerce laws in New Jersey? What are the requirements?

To sell products or services online in New Jersey, you must comply with the state’s e-commerce laws. Here are the requirements:

Register your business

You must register your business with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. You can register online or by mail.

Collect sales tax

You must collect sales tax on all sales made to customers in New Jersey. The sales tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%. You can register for a sales tax permit online or by mail.

Comply with consumer protection laws

You must comply with New Jersey’s consumer protection laws, which include the Consumer Fraud Act and the Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act. These laws require you to provide clear and accurate information about your products or services, including pricing, warranties, and return policies.

Protect customer data

You must protect your customers’ personal and financial information by implementing appropriate security measures, such as encryption and firewalls.

Comply with advertising laws

You must comply with New Jersey’s advertising laws, which prohibit false or misleading advertising.

Additionally, if you are planning to establish a foreign trade zone in New Jersey, you must comply with the state’s corporation laws [2.2]. The state, counties, and municipalities are authorized to apply for the establishment of foreign trade zones [2.1]. If you are storing or moving goods for transportation in intrastate commerce, you must issue a receipt or bill of lading and comply with the provisions of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes [3.1]. If you are engaged in the business of public moving or storage, you must obtain a license from the director and have a permanent place of business in New Jersey [3.2].

If you are selling lighters, you must ensure that they conform to the child-resistant standards adopted pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.487 [4.1]. If you are selling toy guns, you must comply with the requirements outlined in N.J.S.56:17-1 [5.1].

[2.3] discusses the liberal construction of New Jersey’s laws, [3.3] outlines penalties for violating cease and desist orders, and [6.1] lists disorderly persons offenses related to tax laws.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all the laws and regulations that may apply to your specific business. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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New Jersey