Overview: When starting a business with employees in Minnesota, you must register for State Withholding Income Tax and State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax. Registrations are managed separately through the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Important! This guide does not constitute legal or tax advice. You can consult a CPA or attorney for official guidance.
Type of Tax:
State Withholding Income Tax
Tax Agency:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Registration Steps
1. Register for a Withholding Tax ID Number
Under Business Registration, select “Get a Minnesota Tax ID Number”
Complete all required registration questions
You should receive your employer account number instantly upon submission
2. Set Up Username and Password
Return to the e-Services portal
Click “Create a Username”
Enter your Minnesota ID number and complete the account setup process
Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Access
Sign in to your Minnesota Department of Revenue account
Select Manage my profile
Click Set up access with another business
Choose Approve or Deny pending 3rd Party Access request to your account(s)
From the “Access Allowed” dropdown menu, select Yes
Set Access Type to All Account Access or File
Review the summary page and click Submit
Support:
Phone: 651-282-5225
Email: [email protected]
State Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Tax Agency:
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
Registration Steps
1. Register for Minnesota Unemployment Employer Account Number
Visit the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website
Under Employers and Agents, select “Register for an Employer Account”
Click the “Employer Registration” link and complete the application
Save the temporary ID and password issued during registration
Your Employer Account Number (EAN) and tax rate will be issued instantly
Your permanent login credentials will be mailed
2. Log In to Your Employer UI Account
Go to the Employer Login page
Use your temporary credentials to access the system, and update with your permanent ones once received
View a Tour of Your Account for step-by-step UI portal guidance.
Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Access
Log in to the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance portal
On the My Home Page, click Account Maintenance
Click Agent Authorization
Click Search to check for existing agents; if none found, click New
In the Assign Agent section, enter Check Agent ID: AG021422
Under “Assigned Roles” and “Available Roles”, do the following:
Leave “Effective End Date” blank
Check:
Account Maintenance View Only
Tax Payment Update and Submit
Wage Detail Update and Submit
Click Save
For each role, assign “All reporting units” via the “Assign Employer Reporting Units” link
Ensure “All reporting units assigned” appears for all three roles
Support:
Phone: 651-296-6141