Texas New Business Registration Guide

State Tax Agency

• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

Type of Tax

• State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

Texas State Unemployment Tax (UI)

Registration Steps

1. Register for a TWC Account Number

• Go to the TWC 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

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.

Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Access

1. Login to your TWC online services account.

2. Click on “User Admin”, to the right of the “My Home” tab.

3. Select “Applicant List” under the “Quick Links” table. You should see “Kohl, James; Check Technologies”.

4. Under the “Action” header, click on “Review”. If you don’t see “Kohl, James”, it is because Check Technologies hasn’t requested access due to online account limitations. Please verify you have set up an administrator for your TWC account.

5. On the “Review Applicant” page, click on the “Approve” button.

6. On the “User Permissions” page, click the checkbox for the following permissions:
1. Manage Wage Reports
2. Make Payment
3. View Payment

7. Click “Submit”

Important Note

Need Help?

• Call the Texas Workforce Commission at (512) 463-2699

• Email: tax@twc.texas.gov