✦ State Payroll Tax Registration

Register for payroll

taxes in
Florida
— we handle it.

Set up payroll in Florida — the state has no income tax, making registration simpler than most states. Employers only need to register for Unemployment Insurance with the state.

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Registration Requirements

Register for payroll taxes today - here’s what’s required

Here are the state agencies you need to register with as an employe in your state. We handle all registrations on your behalf.

Withholding Tax

Florida Department of Revenue

Handles Reemployment Tax (Unemployment Insurance) registration for all Florida employers. Florida has no state income tax so this is the only required state registration.

✦ What Employers Need to Know

Key facts about your state payroll taxes.

A quick overview of what's involved before you run your first payroll.

Florida has no state income tax — employers only need to register for Reemployment Tax (Florida's name for UI) with the Department of Revenue.
Florida Reemployment Tax new employer rate is 2.7% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages per year.
Florida has no state disability insurance (SDI) program and no local payroll taxes — registration is straightforward.
Florida requires registration with the Department of Revenue before running first payroll — registration can be completed online through the DOR's Business Tax Registration portal.
✦ How It Works

We handle the whole process for you

You provide the business info — we do the rest.

1

Complete our intake form

Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.

2

We review & prepare

Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.

3

We submit to the state

We register your business with the appropriate state agencies through official portals.

4

You receive your credentials

We deliver your account numbers and filing details — ready to load into your payroll system.

Ready to get registered?

Flat fee, no surprises. We work inside your existing payroll system.

Launch
$0
to start
State payroll tax checkup
Verify if you're already registered
Free provider recommendation if needed
State Registration
$150
per agency registration
We register with all required state agencies
Credentials delivered to you
Works with your existing payroll system
Setup Plan
$599
one-time
Up to 3 state registrations included
Full payroll system configuration
First payroll run verification

State Payroll Tax FAQs

Common questions about registering for payroll taxes.

Do I need to register for payroll taxes in my state?

Yes- if you have employees working in your state, you are required to register with the appropriate state tax agencies before running your first payroll. Failing to register can result in penalties and back taxes.

What is Florida Reemployment Tax?

Florida's version of Unemployment Insurance is called Reemployment Tax, administered by the Florida Department of Revenue. All employers with employees in Florida must register and pay this tax quarterly. We register your business and ensure your payroll system is configured to handle Florida reemployment tax correctly.

What information do you need to get started?

We'll need your business name, EIN, entity type, physical address, start date of payroll, and owner information. You provide it once through our intake form and we handle everything from there.

How long does the registration process take?

+Processing times vary by state. Most registrations are completed within 5–10 business days. We keep you updated throughout the process and notify you as soon as your credentials are ready.