What is the sales tax rate in Newark?
The combined sales tax rate in Newark, New Jersey is 6.625% as of 2026. It is made up of the New Jersey statewide base rate of 6.625%, plus applicable Essex County and local district taxes. Newark sits within Essex County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in New Jersey is administered by the New Jersey Division of Taxation, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Newark.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Newark, New Jersey?
Any business with sales tax nexus in New Jersey must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Newark. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in New Jersey.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to New Jersey customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross New Jersey's economic nexus threshold must register with the New Jersey Division of Taxation before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Newark?
To collect sales tax in Newark, you must register for a sales tax permit with the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly New Jersey sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Newark?
Sales tax in Newark is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Newark address, the combined rate of 6.625% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Essex County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Newark ZIP codes and how Newark compares with other cities in Essex County and across New Jersey.
