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State Web Site: www.pennsylvania.gov General Business Requirement:
Apply to the Department of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Pennsylvania. A Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Business Entity Registration Forms
Licensing/Registration:
Dept. of Labor & Industry - PEO Reporting Website Dept. of Labor & Industry - Statements of Policy for PEO Reports
PA-100 Enterprise Registration Form (Online combined registration) New Employer Rate (2008) = 3.7030% Wage Limit (2008) = $8,000 Employer/Reporting Unit for SUTA contributions: Client/Co-employer. Agency Web Site: Dept. of Labor & Industry - Unemployment Compensation
State Taxes:
PA-100 Enterprise Registration Form (Online combined registration) Local Withholding Tax Information Agency Web Site: Pennsylvania Dept. of Revenue
Workers’ Compensation:
Rating Bureau – Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau State Specific Requirements for PEO (per NCCI) (Best viewed in Internet Explorer) Workers’ compensation coverage may be provided by the PEO or client/co-employer, depending on the degree of “direction & control”. See: Bureau of Workers' Compensation - PEO Coverage Responsibilities Clarified Exclusive remedy benefits should apply to both PEO and client/co-employer; however, “direction & control” issues may apply. Agency Web Site: Dept. of Labor & Industry - Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Benefit Plans:
A PEO sponsored fully insured benefit plan is not subject to additional regulation. A PEO sponsored self-funded health plan is not subject to additional regulation (not yet challenged as a MEWA). MEWA Provisions – MEWA must be licensed as an insurance carrier. Agency Web Site: Pennsylvania Dept. of Insurance