Register for payroll
To set up payroll in Virginia requires two state agency registrations. We handle both and deliver your account credentials so you can start without the administrative burden.
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.
Virginia Department of Taxation
Handles state income tax withholding registration for all Virginia employers.
Virginia Employment Commission
Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) registration for all Virginia employers.
Key facts about your state payroll taxes.
A quick overview of what's involved before you run your first payroll.
We handle the whole process for you
You provide the business info — we do the rest.
Complete our intake form
Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.
We review & prepare
Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.
We submit to the state
We register your business with the appropriate state agencies through official portals.
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.
State Payroll Tax FAQs
Common questions about registering for payroll taxes.
Do I need to register for payroll taxes in Virginia?
Yes, employers with workers in Virginia must register for income tax withholding with the Virginia Department of Taxation and unemployment insurance with the Virginia Employment Commission. We take care of both registrations on your behalf, ensuring your business is fully set up before your first Virginia payroll runs.
What is the Virginia withholding registration process?
Virginia employers register for withholding through the Virginia Tax online portal. The registration typically processes within 2–4 weeks and requires standard business information including EIN, entity type, and start date. We complete the registration on your behalf and ensure your payroll system is configured for Virginia's current withholding tables.
What information do you need to register my business for payroll taxes in Virginia?
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 a Virginia payroll tax registration take?
Virginia payroll tax registration processing times vary, ranging from instant online issuance to several weeks depending on the state's workload. We handle both withholding and unemployment insurance filings with the Virginia Department of Taxation and the Virginia Employment Commission and monitor the status of your registration, notifying you as soon as your credentials are issued by the state.
