You can register for an employer payroll tax account number with the Employment Development Department (EDD) by following these steps:
1. Create a username and password.
- Go to e-Services for Business.
- Select the Enroll box.
- Enter the required information and select Continue.
- Select the verification link in the email sent to you by the EDD to complete the enrollment process.
Important: If you do not verify your email address within 24 hours, you will need to restart the enrollment process.
2. Log in to e-Services for Business.
- Select New Customer.
- Select Register for Employer Payroll Tax Account Number.
- Complete the online registration application.
- Select Submit.
This process will create an employer payroll tax account number.
For more information on how to register using e-Services for Business, refer to the e-Services for Business User Guide (DE 160) (PDF).
The EDD offers both classroom-style and web-based state payroll tax seminars at no charge. The seminars are designed to help employers comply with the State of California payroll tax laws. The classroom seminars are offered in a variety of locations throughout California.
For more information, visit the EDD Payroll Tax Seminars page.