Employment Tax - Employer Registration Please click here to return to the previous page. Once you become an employer subject to the payroll tax laws of California, you must complete and submit a registration form to EDD within 15 days.
Different rules apply to various types of employers in determining when each becomes subject.
Wages consist of compensation for services performed, including cash payments, commissions, bonuses, and the reasonable cash value of noncash payments for services. Once subject, an employer must report for the current and following years, regardless of the amount of wages paid. A corporation operates without any employees except for the corporate president. You may also order one on our Internet Order Form or download one. Mail or fax your completed registration form to the address or fax number below, also listed at the top of the registration form.