Intro
If you hired a remote employee in California and are trying to figure out how to complete a California state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
California Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
- Registration is only required when economic nexus - $500,000 in sales - has been reached.
California Employment Development Department
- California also requires registration in local municipalities, such as San Francisco, if operating there.
How long does California typically take to process registrations?
2 - 3 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Only for domestic and non-profit companies, companies that have a salesperson or executive in-state, or companies that are generating sales in the state.
Here's a California specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on California registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
