State Web Site:  www.Alabama.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Alabama.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Alabama - PEO Registration Forms

Alabama - PEO Registration Requirements

Alabama - PEO Registration Statute

Unemployment Insurance:

Alabama - Employer UI Registration Form

New Business Rate:  2.70%
Wage Limit:  $8,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site - Alabama Dept. of Industrial Relations

State Taxes:

Alabama - Business Tax Registration (PDF Form)

Alabama - Business Tax Registration (On-Line)  

Agency Web Site - Alabama Department of Revenue

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI    

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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Workers’ compensation coverage can be provided by the PEO or client/co-employer, as specified in the service agreement.

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both PEO and client/co-employer, assuming all employees are covered.

Agency Web Site - Alabama - Department of Industrial Relations

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or client can sponsor retirement and welfare benefit plans; however, the service agreement must specify the sponsor of each plan.

Agency Web Site - Alabama Department of Insurance