State Web Site:  www.Wisconsin.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Dept. of Financial Institutions for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Wisconsin.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

PEO registration will be required effective July 1, 2009.  Final rules and registration forms still in process.

Wisconsin - PEO Statute

Agency Web Site - Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing

Unemployment Insurance:

Wisconsin - Business UI Registration (PDF Form)

Wisconsin - Business UI Registration (On-Line)

New Business Rate:  3.25% or 3.40% (payrolls $500,000 or more)
Wage Limit:  $12,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO, if certain criteria are met.
See:  Wisconsin - UI / PEO Definition

Agency Web Site - Wisconsin Dept. of Workplace Development - Unemployment Insurance

State Taxes:

Wisconsin - Business Tax Registration (PDF Form)

Wisconsin - Business Tax Registration (On-Line)

Agency Web Site - Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI   

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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PEO is required to provide workers’ compensation coverage.

Exclusive remedy benefits will likely apply to both PEO and client/co-employer, assuming all employees are covered and the injury was unintentional; however, there is no firm guideline on who is deemed the employer.

See: Wisconsin - PEO/Client Reporting Requirement
See: Wisconsin - PEO/Client Reporting Form

Agency Web Site - Wisconsin Dept. of Workplace Development - Worker's Compensation

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or client can sponsor fully insured benefit plans.
A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan will be considered a MEWA.

See:  Wisconsin - Bulletins to Insurers

Agency Web Site - Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance