What information do I need to get started with payroll in Wave?

Once you’ve gathered all the information you need, you’re ready to set up payroll. Find the steps in Set up payroll in Wave.

Company signatory details

Your company signatory is the individual in your business who has signing authority of legal documents for the company.

Name

Home address

Job title

Date of birth

Phone number

Email address

SSN/ITIN

Employee details

Name

Home address

SSN

Date of birth

Email address if you want to invite them to access their payroll information in Wave

Date of hire

Working location

Wage type and amount

Banking information, if you plan on paying your employee(s) with direct deposit

Vacation policy

Business details

Legal name and DBA, if applicable

Industry and business structure (corporation, S-Corp, partnership, sole proprietorship)

Business phone number and email address

Business address

Existing payroll provider, if applicable

Pay schedule

Payroll funding account information

Tax profile details

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

State tax identification numbers

Other payroll details

Payroll history, such as pay stubs or payroll reports