Who needs a reemployment tax account and new hire reporting in Florida?

Issued by Florida Department of Revenue, at step 6 of 6 in the opening sequence: before the first hire.

Every kind of business in Florida

The Florida table lists this for every kind of business.

Opened with the same DR-1 application as sales tax once you expect to pay wages. Report each new hire to the state directory within 20 days.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 6 of 6: Before the first hire

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Florida Department of Revenue.

Sources and dates

Florida Department of Revenue registration page; Form DR-1. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.