Intro
If you hired a remote employee in North Carolina and are trying to figure out how to complete a North Carolina 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!
North Carolina Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
North Carolina Department of Revenue
- If you need to call them, here's a shortcut: Phone # 1-877-252-3052
- Press 1 for english, 6 for other, 3 for business, 1 for withholding then enter 2 for EIN, enter EIN followed by #, then wait for an agent.
North Carolina Department of Commerce, Employment Security
- Must be completed after first in-state payroll
How long does North Carolina typically take to process registrations?
Less than 1 week
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes, required for all entities.
North Carolina Secretary of State
Here's a North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.
