Step 2: Get Your Information in Order

Employer Types and What You’ll Need to Register

Your registration requirements depend on the type of business you operate. Before you begin, gather the information below and review the Employer Type for descriptions and any additional registration requirements. This will help you complete your registration correctly and avoid delays.

Information You'll Need

• Names and Social Security numbers for all responsible parties, including:
  • Individual owners
  • Co-owners
  • General partners
  • Officers
  • Members
  • Partners
  • Principal officers
  • Administrators
• Business information:
  • Physical address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
• Contact person information (if different from the business):
  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
• Your nine-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). If you do not have one, you can get a FEIN from the IRS.
• Previous EDD employer payroll tax account information, if applicable.
• Date of your first payroll when wages exceeded $100. Note: Household employers should review their employer type for specific wage and payroll requirements.
• Your exact legal business name as registered with the California Secretary of State (SOS).
  • This applies to corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Limited Partnerships (LPs). Note: This requirement does not apply to Household Employers or Indian Tribe Employers.
  • You may need to provide an SOS ID Number, Corporation ID Number (7 to 12 digits) or LLC ID Number (7 or 12 digits)
  • Visit the California Secretary of State website to verify your business information, if needed.

Employer Types

Review the employer types below to learn what each one means and find any additional registration requirements that may apply.

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