Intro
If you hired a remote employee in New York and are trying to figure out how to complete a New York 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!
New York Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
- New York uses a shared registration for withholding and unemployment.
- PROCESS: Register for the NY.Gov site → report the new hire→ then complete the NYS100 on Business Express (takes 10-15 business days to process) → they will send an Employer Registration Number that is entered on the NY.Gov (they then take up to 10 business days to process).
How long does New York typically take to process registrations?
More than 4 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes, via paper form (Application for Authority)
New York Application for Authority
Here's a New York 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 New York 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.
