Overview: When hiring employees in Virginia, you must register for State Income Tax Withholding through the Virginia Department of Taxation and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Employers can register for both accounts online or by paper application.
Important! This guide does not constitute legal or tax advice. You can consult a CPA or attorney for official guidance.
Taxes You Must Register For:
Virginia Withholding Income Tax
Registration Steps
1. Online Registration
Under Business Resources, select Register a Business
Complete the form online
Your Withholding Tax Account Number will be issued immediately
2. Paper Registration
Download and complete Form R-1: Business Registration
Review the R-1 Instructions
Submit via mail or fax to the Department of Taxation
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Virginia Withholding Tax Account Number to ensure your setup is complete.
Virginia State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax
Registration Steps
1. Online Registration
Use the same Virginia Tax Online Services for Businesses
Select Unemployment Insurance as a tax type during registration
Your SUI Tax Account Number will be issued immediately
2. Paper Registration
Mail or fax the form to the VEC
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Virginia SUI Tax Account Number to ensure accurate reporting and tax filing.