Employer registration

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Employer registration is the process by which a person or legal entity registers their intent to employ someone.

Types of employers[edit]

Employers can fall into one of two categories, people or groups who run a business and people who employ household workers.

People or legal entities who employ workers can include:

People who employ household workers can include:

Registration in various countries[edit]

In the United Kingdom all employers, including self-employed persons, must register with HM Revenue and Customs.[1] In New Zealand, registration is made to the Inland Revenue.[2] In the United States, employers apply to the Internal Revenue Service to receive an Employer Identification Number.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "How to register as an employer". HM Revenue and Customs. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Register as an employer". Inland Revenue Department. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online". IRS. Retrieved 12 June 2014.