✦ State Payroll Tax Registration

Register for payroll

taxes in
Oregon
— we handle it.

Set up payroll in Oregon — the state has multiple employer registration requirements including the state's Paid Leave Oregon program. We handle all registrations to ensure full compliance from day one.

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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

Oregon Department of Revenue

Handles state income tax withholding registration for all Oregon employers.

Unemployment Insurance

Oregon Employment Department

Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) registration and Paid Leave Oregon contributions for all Oregon 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.

Oregon has a progressive income tax from 4.75% to 9.9%. Oregon's Paid Leave program launched in 2023 — the combined premium rate is 1% for 2026, with employers covering 40% and employees covering 60%.
Oregon requires a Statewide Transit Tax (STT) of 0.2% on all wages with no wage cap for 2026 (temporarily increased from 0.1% for 2026-2027) — a unique Oregon-specific requirement.
Oregon new employers pay a UI rate of 2.4% on the first $56,700 of wages in 2026 — one of the higher wage bases in the country. UI is administered by the Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon has no state SDI program separate from Paid Leave Oregon. Three registrations required: Department of Revenue (withholding), Employment Department (UI and Paid Leave), and the Statewide Transit Tax account.
✦ 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 Paid Leave Oregon?

Paid Leave Oregon is a state-run program that provides paid leave to employees for qualifying family, medical, or safe leave. All employers with one or more employees must register and contribute. Premiums are split between employers (with 10+ employees) and employees. We include Paid Leave Oregon registration as part of your complete Oregon payroll tax setup.

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.