What are the things need to become a employer?

Question

My colleagues and I have just formed a small consulting business and i've been tasked with finding out things that are needed to become an employer. In order words, i need to know everything we need to successfully employ people. We are thinking of bringing in about 5 employees - clerks, secretary, consultants etc, I just want to know if there's anything we need in the line of state tax account(to pay state taxes witheld directly), federal tax account (To pay federal tax witheld directly) e.t.c

You advise is appreciated.

Answer 1

Your state department of labor (employment, etc.) will be more than happy to furnish you with what you need to do. Contact them.