# Texas

## Register your Texas business for unemployment tax with TWC in just a few steps.

### **Texas New Business Registration Guide**

#### **State Tax Agency**

- [Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)](https://www.twc.texas.gov/businesses/unemployment-tax-registration)

#### **Type of Tax**

- State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

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#### **Texas State Unemployment Tax (UI)**

The Texas Workforce Commission administers the state’s unemployment insurance tax. Employers must register with TWC within **10 days** of becoming liable for unemployment tax (i.e., after paying wages for employment in Texas).

### **Registration Steps**

#### 1. Register for a TWC Account Number

- Go to the [TWC Unemployment Tax Registration](https://www.twc.texas.gov/businesses/unemployment-tax-registration) webpage

- Click **"Logon to register for a new unemployment tax account"**

- Sign in using your existing TWC User ID, or create a new User ID  
  - Under Quick Links, select **"Sign Up for User ID"**

- Answer a series of questions related to business ownership and locations

- Upon completing registration, **liable employers will receive a TWC Tax Account Number instantly**

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### **Next Steps**

- **Update your account** with your **Texas Workforce Commission Account Number**

This number is required for all TWC-related filings to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

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#### **Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Access**

TPA access is not necessary to complete original filings in Texas. However, if a tax return amendment becomes necessary, TPA access will be required at that point. The employer will be contacted when needed.

To grant TPA access:

1. Sign in to your [TWC Account](https://www.twc.texas.gov/businesses/unemployment-tax-registration)
2. Click the **Account Info** tab
3. Under **Quick Links**, select **Third Party Authorization**

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#### **Important Note**

Texas **does not** impose a **state income tax**, so no state withholding tax registration is required.

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#### **Need Help?**

- Call the **Texas Workforce Commission** at (512) 463-2699
- Email: tax@twc.texas.gov

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**Disclaimer:** This guide is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified tax advisor or legal professional for specific advice.