State tax registration
North Carolina Payroll Tax Registration
Where to register, how long it takes, and what to send us.
State income tax withholding
Withholding account (Online Business Registration)
North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR)
- Typical wait:
- Usually instant online; up to 10 business days if the system can't finish the registration
- You'll receive:
- A 9-digit NCDOR account ID.
- Send Unify:
- Your NCDOR account ID.
State unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance account (NCSUITS)
NC Division of Employment Security (DES)
- Typical wait:
- Employer ID assigned immediately; rate letter follows by mail
- You'll receive:
- A 10-digit employer ID number, then a letter with your liability date and rate. New employers pay 1.0% in 2026 on the first $34,200 of each employee's wages.
- Send Unify:
- Your DES employer ID number and your rate notice.
Register in NCSUITS as a "Business/Agent/Third-Party" user.
Register for Unemployment insurance account (NCSUITS) (opens in a new tab)All states
Last verified September 30, 2026. Broken link? Email support@unifypayroll.com.
Hiring in North Carolina?
Call us at 970.232.1284. We'll tell you which accounts you need.