State Web Site:  www.colorado.gov

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Colorado.

Colorado Business Registration (Form CR 0100)

Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Application for Certification as an Employee Leasing Company (PEO)

Employee Leasing Company (PEO) Certification Requirements, Forms & Misc.

Employee Leasing Company (PEO) Certification Bill

Unemployment Insurance:

Colorado Business Registration (Form CR 0100)

Application for Certification as an Employee Leasing Company (PEO)

New Employer Rate (2009) = 2.52%
Wage Limit (2009) - $10,000
Employer/Reporting Unit for SUTA contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site:  Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment

State Taxes:

    Colorado Business Registration (Form CR 0100)

    Agency Web Site:  Colorado 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 under “borrowed employee” interpretation;   See:  Statute 8-41-401 - Lessor Contractor Rule

Agency Web Site:  Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation

PEO and/or client can sponsor fully insured benefit plans.

A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan will be deemed a MEWA and will be subject to Colorado insurance regulations.

See: Employee Leasing Companies And Health Care Coverage (Insurance Reg. 4-6-10)

Agency Web Site:  Colorado Division of Insurance