When onboarding with Deel PEO, you may need to provide proof of your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) - also called State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - rates for certain states. 

This article explains what SUI is, which states require action from you, and how to provide existing registration information to Deel.

Understanding state reporting types

Not all states work the same way. How SUI is reported depends on your state:

• PEO Reporting States - Deel files and pays SUI under its own Employer Identification Number (EIN). No action is required from you.
• Client Reporting States - You are required to file SUI under your own EIN. Deel will manage the filing on your behalf. If you already have an existing registration, you must provide that information to Deel.
• Hybrid Reporting States - Deel files and pays SUI under a client account assigned by the state agency, linked to the PEO. Requirements vary.

See the state list to check your state's reporting type.

Managing your SUI/SUTA registrations

Deel handles SUI registration automatically for Client and Hybrid Reporting States. Here's what you need to do:

[ACCORDION] If you don't have an existing registration

If you don't have an existing state SUI registration, Deel will register on your behalf. Simply complete the PEO Client Ownership Information document in your Registration documents. To do this:

• Navigate to Org Settings > Entities. 

• Select the PEO entity and scroll to Licenses and Registration in entity details tab. 

Alternatively you can also access Registrations & Files by navigating to People tab, selecting Documents and clicking on the Registration & Files. Select the PEO entity and complete the required documentation. 

Our internal team will register on your behalf automatically, no further action needed.

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[ACCORDION] If you already have an existing registration

You must provide that information to Deel. Choose the option that applies to you:

Option 1: Coming from another PEO or payroll provider

Request SUI information from your current vendor

• Email your current provider and request your SUI registration details and tax IDs.
• Provide this information through Org Settings > Entities > PEO Entity > Licenses and Registrations.

Option 2: You manage your own registrations

Access SUI rates directly from your state portal

• Log in to your state's unemployment portal (see the state reference table below).
• Retrieve your SUI registration information and tax IDs .
• Provide this information through Org Settings > Entities > PEO Entity > Licenses and Registrations.

SUI State Access 

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Frequently Asked Questions

[ACCORDION] Which states require me to take action?

Only Client Reporting States may require action from you. If you already have an existing registration, you must provide that information to Deel. If you don't have a registration, our team handles it automatically- just complete your client ownership and other required documentation in the Licenses and Registration page. 

Hybrid Reporting States may have additional requirements; your Deel onboarding team will confirm if anything is needed. PEO Reporting States require no action from you.

[ACCORDION]What if I don't have my SUI rate yet?

Contact your current payroll or PEO provider using the email template in this article, or log in to your state's unemployment portal directly to retrieve it.

[ACCORDION] What if I already have a SUI registration but don't provide it to Deel?

If you already have a registration, Deel cannot register on your behalf or retrieve information that already exists. 

It's your responsibility to provide that information through Org Settings. If you don't, it can result in notices from state tax agencies.

[ACCORDION] My state isn't listed - what should I do?

Contact your Deel PEO representative for guidance on states not covered in this article.