What papers do I need to complete a new hire for my business?

I strongly suggest that you go onto the IRS website to determine what they will require. I know there is one form where the new hire gives you their SSN & their withholding info. I don’t remember the form number & I’m thinking that is the only thing that the government requires. As far as what your company requires, you may want to speak with HR. IF this is your company, I’m guessing that you get to decide what your company requires. Just make sure that they fill our the IRS form!!!

Get a lawyer before you GET in trouble.

Or use a temp hiring agency, they know what to do. Like background checks and credit checks.

If you are in the US you will likely need to file state specific paperwork as well.

You will need to also fill out verification of either citizenship or, if not a citizen, right to work in the US.

Hiring laws are complicated. Best to spend the money to get professional help.

Make sure that you make copies of any documents they give you (driver’s license, proof of citizenship, etc.).

I remember you were going to start a security company, make sure the new hire has a Security license for Pennsylvania

You’ll need to comply with an array of federal, state, and possibly local reporting requirements. Because you’re not familiar, please hire a qualified accountant or payroll service such as ADP or PayChex (I’m not endorsing either company)..

You should seriously learn these laws, or better yet, hire an attorney who specializes in it, before attempting to take on employees. Employment law is not you want to “wing it” as you go along.

Further, you might want to figure out exactly what it is you want to do and pursue that. From all I can tell you want to start up a non-profit, a for-profit (maybe in security or maybe something else), attend college, join the Army and run away to a new city all simultaneously.