State tax registration
South Carolina Payroll Tax Registration
Where to register, how long it takes, and what to send us.
State income tax withholding
Withholding account (MyDORWAY)
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)
- You'll receive:
- A 9-digit SC withholding account number. All nine digits are required on returns and payments.
- Send Unify:
- Your SC withholding account number.
State unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance account (SUITS)
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW)
- Typical wait:
- Usually in the same online session
- You'll receive:
- A DEW employer account number. New employers pay 1.06% in 2026 (1.00% plus a 0.06% contingency assessment) on the first $14,000 of each employee's wages.
- Send Unify:
- Your DEW account number and your rate notice.
Nonprofits and some other special cases wait for a staff review before the account is issued.
Register for Unemployment insurance account (SUITS) (opens in a new tab)All states
Last verified September 30, 2026. Broken link? Email support@unifypayroll.com.
Hiring in South Carolina?
Call us at 970.232.1284. We'll tell you which accounts you need.