Every business that hires and pays employees must be capable of withholding certain taxes from their employees’ compensation. In addition, there are taxes that each business must pay that are based on their employees’ compensation. And finally, the business is required to report employee compensation and taxes to the appropriate government agencies.

A previous article discussed the requirements and procedures for federal taxes, including the obtaining of a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). However, in addition to the federal requirements, every business must also meet certain state and local requirements. This article will discuss these requirements in the State of North Carolina.

What Are the Employee-Related Requirements in North Carolina for a New Business?

Every new business in North Carolina must be capable of meeting the following requirements: