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Navigate Ohio's business registration requirements for taxes and local obligations efficiently.

Ohio New Business Registration Guide

Taxes You Must Register For

If you’re hiring employees in Ohio, you must register for:

  1. Ohio State Income Tax Withholding
  1. Ohio Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
  1. Local Withholding Income Tax (if applicable by locality)

Tax Agencies

  • Ohio Department of Taxation — State Income Tax Withholding
  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) — Unemployment Tax
  • Ohio Local Tax Agencies — Local Withholding Income Tax

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Step 1: Register for Ohio Withholding Account Number

  • Click Log In > Create Account
  • Enter email and contact information
  • Create a username and password
  • Set up password recovery
  • Follow the onboarding process to complete registration

You will receive a confirmation letter with your Ohio Employer Withholding Account Number.

Update your Check account with this number. It is required for all Ohio state tax interactions.

For assistance, call (888) 405-4089 or refer to the Business Gateway FAQ for tutorials.

Step 2: Grant Third-Party Access in the Ohio Business Gateway

  • Check will send a request for access via email
  • A filing administrator must log in to the Ohio Business Gateway and approve access
  • Grant Service Area and Transaction Level Permissions to Check

Step 3: Register for Ohio Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

  • Click Employers > Register for an Account
  • Complete the state registration form and validate information
  • Create username and password
  • Complete all registration steps

You will receive your Ohio Unemployment Employer Account Number. Update your Check account with this number.

For help, call ODJFS at (614) 466-2319 or email TheSource@jfs.ohio.gov. How-To videos are also available.

Step 4: Assign Third-Party Access for Unemployment

  • Go to Account Maintenance > Agent Assignment
  • Click Add Agent
  • Enter Check's Agent ID: 6000013738
  • Assign roles:
    • Wage submission
    • Payment submission
  • Set the Access Begin Date to the first day of the quarter when Check began withholding
  • Leave the end date blank
  • Click Save

Local Withholding Tax Obligations

Many Ohio municipalities require local withholding tax. Employers must register and file with the appropriate city or agency.

Step 5: Register for Local Withholding Tax

  • Contact the city or county government where your employees work or where your business operates

Major Local Tax Collectors:

Update your account with your Ohio Local ID number(s). These are required for local tax filings.

Disclaimer

This guide does not contain legal or tax advice. If legal or tax advice is required, an attorney, CPA, or tax adviser should be consulted.

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Last updated on March 31, 2023

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