Intro
If you hired a remote employee in Delaware and are trying to figure out how to complete a Delaware 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!
Delaware Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
- Delaware uses a single registration for withholding and unemployment registration.
City of Wilmington Local Registration
- New employers in the City of Wilmington must register with the city by completing this form and mailing it to the address on the form. You receive your account number within 5 - 10 business days.
How long does Delaware typically take to process registrations?
2 - 3 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Not required for payroll purposes if domiciled in DE.
Here's a Delaware 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 Delaware 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.
