USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of South Dakota: Obtaining a TIN + Unemployment Insurance
Purpose
The purpose of this documentation is to outline the processes and requirements associated with becoming a new employer in the state of South Dakota. Specifically, we will be covering how to register for Unemployment Insurance.
Good to Know!
Federal Employer requirements (obtaining a federal identification number, withholding of federal income tax, FIC, and filing of all applicable federal returns (FUTA, 940, 941, and 1099-C) will not be discussed below - just the state of South Dakota's requirements. Click here for a basic (not all-inclusive) IRS checklist for Starting a New Business.
Register for Unemployment Tax Account
All newly established businesses are required to register with the Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit.
Successors to a business already subject to the unemployment insurance laws must register within 30 days of the change.
If there is a change in the ownership structure of your business (i.e. individual ownership changing to a corporation or LLC), you must register within 30 days of the change.
To register your business, complete the online registration process (click on Create ID).
