Intro
If you hired a remote employee in Florida and are trying to figure out how to complete a Florida 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!
Florida Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
- Check DOR website 48 hours after submission; if filed properly, the status will be marked as "completed."
Florida Department of Child and Family Services
- For domestic companies, the Secretary of State registration number will be required to complete DCSFS registration.
How long does Florida typically take to process registrations?
2 - 3 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Only for domestic companies, and companies with an officer residing in state.
Florida Sunbiz Division of Corporations
Here's a Florida 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 Florida 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.
