Georgia Payroll Tax Registration Guide for Employers (2025)

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If your business is hiring employees in Georgia, you're required to register for state payroll tax accounts—including withholding tax and unemployment insurance tax. These registrations are essential before processing payroll, filing taxes, or complying with Georgia’s employment laws.

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🏛️ Overview: Payroll Taxes in Georgia

To hire legally and process payroll in Georgia, employers must register for:

• Employer Withholding Tax (state income tax withheld from employees)

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• Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax (paid by the employer)

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These two registrations are mandatory for employers with Georgia-based employees. Most applications can be filed online and processed quickly.

1. Employer Withholding Tax Registration – Georgia

Agency:Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR)

Who Must Register:Any business that employs individuals in Georgia and withholds state income tax from employee wages.

How to Register:

✅ Register online via the Georgia Tax Center (GTC)

✅ Ensure you have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

✅ Provide business details, ownership structure, and employment info

2. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Registration – Georgia

Agency:Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)

Who Must Register:Employers who:

• Pay $1,500 or more in wages during any calendar quarter, OR

• Employ one or more workers for 20+ weeks during the year (full-time or part-time)

• Are liable for federal unemployment tax (FUTA)

  
  

How to Register:

✅ Register online via the GDOL Employer Portal

✅ Alternatively, submit Form DOL-1A manually (Application for UI Account Number)

✅ Provide FEIN, business type, wage info, and contact details

Once approved, you’ll receive a Georgia UI Account Number and tax rate.

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✔️ Withholding & UI tax registration

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✔️ Compliance tracking and reminders

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