✦ State Payroll Tax Registration

Register for payroll

taxes in
Minnesota
— we handle it.

To set up payroll in Minnesota involves two state agencies. We handle both registrations and deliver your credentials so you can run payroll without navigating government portals.

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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

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Handles state income tax withholding registration for all Minnesota employers.

Unemployment Insurance

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program

Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) registration for all Minnesota employers.

✦ 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.

Minnesota has a graduated income tax from 5.35% to 9.85% — one of the higher top rates in the country. Minnesota is launching a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program effective January 1, 2026.
Minnesota PFML launches in 2026 with a combined premium rate of 0.88% of taxable wages, split equally between employer and employee at 0.44% each. Employers must register with the combined UI/PFML portal.
Minnesota UI taxable wage base is $44,000 for 2026 — one of the highest in the Midwest. New employer rates are based on the average rate for their NAICS industry classification.
Minnesota has income tax reciprocity agreements with Michigan and North Dakota — employees living in those states who work in Minnesota are exempt from Minnesota withholding.
✦ 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 are Minnesota's employer withholding requirements?

Minnesota employers must register for withholding with the Department of Revenue and file withholding returns on a schedule based on the amount of tax withheld — monthly, quarterly, or annually. We register your business and configure your payroll for the correct filing frequency.

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.