Michigan Payroll Licensing

Licensing requirements for Michigan employers.

Harbor Compliance provides payroll tax registration services in every state to help your company hire employees and process payroll on time.

In most states, the two payroll taxes are withholding and unemployment insurance (aka unemployment tax and unemployment compensation). Employers must register for the appropriate accounts in order to hire employees, to process payroll, and to file tax returns. Given the virtual, home-based, and temporary nature of employees, registrations often take place on short notice and in multiple states. Foreign qualification and registered agent are prerequisites in most states.

Employer Witholding Tax Licensure

This section applies to employers that are applying for a license in Michigan for the first time to withold taxes from payroll.

Agency:Michigan Department of Treasury
Form:

Michigan Business Taxes Registration Booklet

Filing Method:

Form or online

Unemployment Tax Licensure

This section applies to employers that are applying for a license in Michigan for the first time for unemployment insurance.

Agency:Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Form:

Michigan Business Taxes Registration Booklet

Filing Method:

Form or online

Notes:

Use the combined registration system to register for unemployment insurance or register with the Michigan Uneployment Insurance Agency.