State tax registration
West Virginia Payroll Tax Registration
Where to register, how long it takes, and what to send us.
State income tax withholding
Withholding account (WV One Stop Business Portal)
West Virginia Tax Division
- You'll receive:
- A Business Registration Certificate and a withholding account number. There's a $30 registration fee (some businesses are exempt).
- Send Unify:
- Your withholding account number.
One portal registration covers the Tax Division, the Secretary of State, and WorkForce West Virginia.
Register for Withholding account (WV One Stop Business Portal) (opens in a new tab)State unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance account (same One Stop registration)
WorkForce West Virginia
- You'll receive:
- A UI account number and a 2.7% new-employer rate on the first $9,500 of each employee's wages in 2026. Out-of-state construction businesses start at a higher rate.
- Send Unify:
- Your UI account number and your rate notice.
Local taxesSome West Virginia cities charge a per-employee city service fee that employers withhold. Ask us if you have employees working in a West Virginia city.
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Hiring in West Virginia?
Call us at 970.232.1284. We'll tell you which accounts you need.