Virginia
Last Updated June 18, 2026.
Virginia employers are responsible for payroll withholding, unemployment insurance registration, and ongoing tax reporting compliance. Use these resources to connect with key state agencies.
State Tax Guidelines
Virginia Department of Taxation – Withholding Tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add VA (withholding to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Withholding – Withholding account number and Deposit Frequency. If you’re unsure of your deposit frequency or account number you can call the agency at 804-367-8037.
- Power of Attorney – POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Register a new company
Employers can register for both agencies online at https://www.ireg.tax.virginia.gov/VTOL/Login.seam. Select the “Are you a new Business? Register Here” link. Follow the prompts to register your business. Once completed you will receive your withholding and unemployment account number, deposit frequency, and UI rate.
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Virginia Employment Commission – Unemployment tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add VASUI (unemployment) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Unemployment – Account Number and Tax rate. This can be found on a Tax Rate Notice or the Quarterly contribution report. If you’re unsure of your tax rate or account number, you can call the agency at 804-786-3061.
- Power of Attorney – POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
- Power of Attorney – POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Register a new company
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