Virginia Payroll Setup

Last updated: July 21, 2026

There are 2 required tax items you’ll need in order to get setup for payroll. 

Requirement

Format

Agency

Virginia Department of Taxation Account Number

30 XXXXXXXXX F XXX

Virginia Department of Taxation

Virginia Employment Commission Account Number (VEC)

*Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is the agency responsible for overseeing the Virginia State Unemployment Insurance (VA SUI) program.

XXXXXXXXXX (10 digits)

Virginia Employment Commission

How to register: 

Taxation Account Number

New businesses can register online.

Employment Commission Account Number

Successful completion of the registration process with the Department of Taxation will automatically generate your Employment Commission Account Number for state unemployment taxes. 

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered: 

  • Your Taxation Account Number will be on any previously filed state tax returns, or you can log into your online account. If you have any questions, please call (804) 367-8037.

  • Your Employment Commission Account Number will be online, or on any previously filed quarterly reports. If you have any questions, please call (804) 786-1082.

  • Your Employer Tax Rate will be on the Tax Rate Notice sent each December.