Rhode Island New Business Registration Guide

State Tax Agencies

• Rhode Island Department of Revenue

• State of Rhode Island Division of Taxation

Types of Tax

• State Withholding Income Tax

• Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

Combined Withholding and Unemployment Insurance Registration

Registration Steps

1. Register for a Rhode Island Withholding Tax ID and Unemployment Account Number

• Go to the Rhode Island Business Application and Registration (BAR) portal

• Click the “click here” link to review the information required before beginning registration

• Click Begin

• Select Create an Account

• Enter your contact information, including email address, and create a password

• Submit your information and proceed through the remaining registration steps

After Registration

• A Rhode Island Withholding Tax ID Number

• A Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance Employer Account Number

Need Help?

• Withholding Tax Assistance: Call the RI Division of Taxation Registration Section at 401-574-8829

• Unemployment Tax Assistance: Call the RI Employer Tax Section at 401-574-8700 (Option 1)

Next Steps

• Update your account with both your RI Withholding Tax ID Number and RI Unemployment Insurance Account Number. These numbers are required for all Rhode Island payroll tax filings to ensure your account is accurate and compliant.