Employers and TPAs will use MiUI for any tax-related functions. Still have questions on MiUI? Visit MiUI University.
Log in to MiUI for Employers
Log in to MiUI for TPAs
Watch the Registering Your Business with the Unemployment Insurance Agency video that explains when to register your business with the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
Key takeaway: You will receive an Employer Account Number (EAN) only if you are found to be a liable employer during registration.
If you have employees covered by the Michigan UI law, you must register for an employer account.
Register for most Michigan business taxes, and/or a sales tax license using this online e-Registration application.
You must have your Federal EIN (FEIN) to register.
The seminars are sponsored by the Office of Employer Ombudsman, committed to making your interactions with UIA positive while answering your questions about unemployment and tax issues.
Employers with questions may call our Office of Employer Ombudsman (OEO) at 1-855-484-2636, then select Option 4.
New: Employers and claimants can ask questions to the Michigan.gov/UIA chatbot. Click on the speech bubble at the bottom right corner of your screen to start a conversation.
Unemployment insurance is a form of social insurance, administered by Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). It is designed to provide unemployment benefits to help workers replace some of their lost wages after they have become unemployed through no fault of their own, such as by a layoff.
The benefits allow workers enough time to look for a job reasonably similar to the one they had. It also helps an employer by keeping experienced workers in the area and available to return to the employer when times get better. Finally, it helps the entire community during an economic downturn, because unemployment benefits are spent locally to buy food, clothing, and other necessities of life that local merchants sell.
Audits of Michigan employers help support the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Program by verifying an employer is following the Michigan Employment Security Act (MES Act) and Administrative Rules.
This toolkit explains when an employing unit becomes a liable employer under the Michigan Employment Security Act and guides employers through the registration process.
Tax functions listed in the MiWAM Toolkits for Employers are no longer operational with the launch of MiUI. See the MiUI Toolkit for step-by-step tax details, but continue to use MiWAM toolkits for benefit functions.
New! MiUI Toolkit
MiWAM Toolkit for Employers Pt. 1 - Introducing MiWAM/Account Setup
MiWAM Toolkit for Employers - Part 2 - Account and Benefit Services
MiWAM Toolkit for Employers - Part 3 - Other MiWAM Functions and Settings
The Michigan Employer Advisor is a newsletter for Michigan employers about unemployment insurance-related topics.
Need to stay caught up? Find current and past issues on UIA's Employer Advisor newsletter blog.
