New Jersey's Urban Enterprise (UEZ) Program, enacted in 1983, operates under the Department of Community Affairs. The UEZ Program exists to foster an economic climate that revitalizes designated urban communities and stimulates their growth by encouraging businesses to develop and create private sector jobs through public and private investment.

In order to participate in the UEZ Program, your business must be—

• Registered with the State of New Jersey
• Located within one of the 32 designated zones
• Be in tax compliance with the State of NJ
• Certified by the New Jersey UEZ program

All Certification Applications are entered online using the UEZ Business Certification System, accessible through NJ Premier Business Services. Refer to the step-by-step instructions for assistance.

Helpful information is available on the UEZ Forms & Instructions web page.

Reduced Sales Tax – currently 3.5%

Tax Free Purchases on certain items such as capital equipment, facility expansions, and upgrades

Financial Assistance from agencies such as NJEDA

Subsidized unemployment insurance costs for employees who earn less than $4,500 per quarter

Energy Sales Tax Exemption for qualified manufacturing firms with at least 250 employees, 50% of whom are working in manufacturing

Tax Credit Options (owners may elect one of the following)

• Up to $1,500 for new permanent full-time employees hired
• Up to 8% Corporate Business Tax credit on qualified investments. UEZ Program

UEZ Program Assistance • UEZinfo@dca.state.nj.us • 877-913-6837 • Fax: 609-633-8004
NJ UEZ Program • Department of Community Affairs • PO Box 822 • Trenton, NJ 08625