Get Started with Square Payroll for Contractors
Square’s online payroll services make it easy to pay your contractors. We handle everything from contractor direct deposit to automatically filing Form 1099-MISC. You’ll be up and running in minutes with our easy setup.
Get Started with Square Payroll for Contractors:
Step 1: Gather your required business information
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Legal business name and address (as registered with your EIN)
- Bank Account Number and Routing Number
- Contractor email address (if you are enabling online accounts)
- Contractor’s Personal Details (home address, Social Security Number, and bank account information for direct deposit)
Step 2: Go to squareup.com/payroll and click Get Started.
- Select the option to pay Contractors Only
- Enter the business information from above
- Finish verifying your identity by entering your legal name, date of birth, and full SSN (Social Security Number).
- Add your contractors.
You can also get started through the Square Payroll App.