State Web Site:  www.Washington.gov

General Business Requirement:

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

Licensing/Registration:

PEO must register with the Employment Security Department.

Washington State - PEO Forms & Information

Unemployment Insurance:

Washington State - Master Business Application (PDF Form)

Washington State - Master Business Application (On-Line)

Washington State - PEO Forms & Information

New Business Rate:  0.38% - 6.23%; (additional rate .02% or .03%)
Wage Limit:  $35,700
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site - Washington State Employment Security Department

State Taxes:

Washington State - Master Business Application (PDF Form)

Washington State - Master Business Application (On-Line)

Agency Web Site - Washington State Department of Revenue

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – Monopolistic State

Workers’ Compensation, referred to as “Industrial Insurance” in Washington State, must be provided by Client; however, PEO must establish an industrial insurance subaccount for each client account.

See:  Washington State - Directive for Dual Employers

Exclusive remedy might not extended to the PEO, depending on the circumstances.

Agency Web Site - Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Benefit Plans:

PEO-sponsored and Client-sponsored health plans not addressed in Washington State laws or regulations.

Agency Web Site - Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner