State Web Site:  www.arizona.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Corporation Commission for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Arizona.

Arizona Business Entity Registration Forms

 
Licensing/Registration:

Arizona PEO Registration - DELAYED Until July 1, 2010

 
Unemployment Insurance:

Arizona Joint Tax Application (printable form)

Arizona Joint Tax Application (online form)

New Employer Rate (2009) = 2.0%

Wage Limit (2009) - $7,000

Employer/Reporting Unit for SUTA contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site:  Arizona Dept. of Economic Security

State Taxes:

Arizona Joint Tax Application (printable form)

Arizona Joint Tax Application (online form)

Agency Web Site:  Arizona Dept. 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.

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both PEO and client/co-employer.

Agency Web Site:  Industrial Commission of Arizona

Benefit Plans:

A PEO sponsored fully insured benefit plan is not subject to additional regulation.

A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan may be considered a MEWA.

MEWA Provisions – A self funded MEWA is considered an “unauthorized insurer”.

Agency Web Site:  Arizona Dept. of Insurance