Wyoming Payroll Tax Registration

Sep 24, 2026

If you are an employer in Wyoming who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll tax with the Wyoming Department of Revenue. This registration process ensures that you are compliant with state tax laws and able to properly withhold and remit taxes on behalf of your employees.

Zero payroll penalties, zero distractions.

How Wyoming Payroll Registration Works

There are 3 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Wyoming to get your new hire on payroll for the first time. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Wyoming agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Wyoming Non-Resident Employers’ Surety Bond for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

All non-resident businesses must submit an Affidavit Affirming Amount of Monthly Payroll to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. If employee wages are more than $4,000 per month you are also required to submit a Non-Resident Employers’ Surety Bond.

  1. Complete an Affidavit Affirming Amount of Monthly Payroll

    Fill out the Affidavit to affirm your monthly (or anticipated monthly) payroll.

  2. Complete a Non-Resident Employers' Surety Bond

    Fill out the Surety Bond form. The surety bond amount must be $8,000 plus an additional $2,000 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) that the expected wages in a month exceed $4,000 up to expected wages in a month of $20,000. If expected wages in a month exceed $20,000, the bond amount must be $1,000 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) of expected wages.

  3. Submit Surety Bond and Affidavit to the Department of Workforce Service

    Mail the completed Non-Resident Employers’ Surety Bond and Affidavit forms to the Department of Workforce Service.

Wyoming Unemployment Insurance Setup for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are doing business in Wyoming or subject to Wyoming law, you are required to apply for Unemployment Insurance coverage and register with the Department of Workforce Service. Your rate will be adjusted annually and will remain in effect until the requisite experience period is established. You will receive notice of your rate after registering online in the WYUI Portal and submitting the Out of State Employer Questionnaire.

  1. Register with the Department of Workforce Service

    Visit the WYUI Portal and select “Register New Business with DWS” to set up an Unemployment Tax account.

  2. Complete Your Out of State Employer Questtionaire

    Fill out the Out of State Employer Questionnaire.

  3. Submit Your Out of State Employer Questionnaire

    Fax, email, or mail your completed Out of State Employer Questionnaire form to the Department of Workforce Service. You must include proof of Workers' Compensation coverage.

  4. Add Unemployment Tax to your Payroll Provider

    Once you have your Employer Account Number and Unemployment Insurance tax rate, add them to your payroll provider.

Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Setup for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you have at least one Wyoming employee you must register with the Division of Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance to have your workers' compensation coverage determined. Employers that fall within an extra-hazardous industry are required to obtain workers' compensation coverage through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services prior to conducting business or engaging in work in this state. If your business is not extra-hazardous and deemed optional, you may still elect workers' compensation coverage. Note: In Wyoming, private insurers are prohibited from providing workers' compensation insurance, and businesses are not allowed to self-insure.

  1. Register for a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy

    Register for a Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy through your WYUI account and receive a statement of coverage from DWS.

Wyoming's Payroll Registration Agencies

More from the blog

Learn how to keep your business compliant in all 50 states across payroll, HR, Secretary of State, and tax.

Wyoming Surety Bond: Nonresident Employer Bond Compliance (2024)

Doing business in Wyoming can be a rewarding venture. However, if you’re a nonresident employer, there’s one crucial compliance requirement you need to know about: the Wyoming Surety Bond. This bond is a type of insurance that protects your employees and the state. In this article, we’ll help you better understand the Wyoming surety bond process and what it means for you and your business.

Gabrielle Sinacola | Jul 23, 2024

What Is OSHA and How Do They Protect Workers

Whether you’re grabbing coffee during a break or scrolling through your newsfeed, conversations about workplace safety seem to be everywhere. From high-profile accidents to discussions around employee well-being, it’s clear — safe working conditions are a top priority. But with so much information (and sometimes misinformation) swirling around, getting a clear picture of your workplace safety obligations can be tough. That’s where OSHA comes in. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Think of it as the workplace safety rulebook for the United States.

Alex Kehayias | Jun 6, 2024

IRS Mileage Rate and Reimbursement Rules 2024

Sometimes buying company vehicles or delivery vans isn’t a feasible move. If you need your employees to do some driving on behalf of your business, reimbursing them for their mileage can be a more economical solution. The IRS agrees, and they create annual rules for maximum reimbursement that employers or self-employed individuals can deduct from their taxes. A mileage reimbursement policy can keep things simple, and you may be able to deduct a portion of your reimbursement from your business taxes. You may have a few important questions. Does mileage reimbursement include gas? Is there an upper limit for paying mileage to employees? Here’s how IRS rules impact mileage rate and reimbursement for your employees and what it means for your taxes.

Alex Kehayias | Feb 2, 2024

Ready to get started?