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Business Formation

EIN Service

Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS quickly and correctly — essential for opening business bank accounts, hiring employees, and filing taxes.

EIN Service

Overview

What this service is and why it matters

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify your business for tax purposes. Think of it as a Social Security Number for your business. It is required for opening a business bank account, filing tax returns, hiring employees, and applying for business licenses.

Who needs this?

Any business entity (LLC, corporation, partnership) that needs to open a bank account, hire employees, file tax returns, or apply for business licenses. Non-US residents without an SSN or ITIN can still obtain an EIN.

Why is it important?

Without an EIN, you cannot open a business bank account, file taxes, or conduct many essential business operations. It is the foundational tax ID that separates your business identity from your personal identity.

Complete Process

1

Gather required information (business name, entity type, owner details, business address)

2

Determine your application method (online if you have an SSN/ITIN, or by fax/mail if you are a non-resident)

3

Complete IRS Form SS-4 with accurate information

4

Submit the application to the IRS

5

Receive your EIN confirmation letter

6

Use your EIN to open a business bank account and file taxes

Required Information & Documents

Business legal name (exactly as it appears on your formation documents)
Entity type (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)
Business mailing address
Responsible party name and SSN/ITIN (if available)
Business activity description
Number of employees (if any)
Date business started or acquired

Timeline Expectations

If you have an SSN or ITIN, you can get an EIN online immediately. For non-residents applying by fax, it typically takes 4-8 business days. Applying by mail can take 4-6 weeks. We recommend applying by fax for faster processing if you do not have an SSN.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using a cheap EIN service that uses someone else's SSN — this is fraud and can cause serious legal issues
Entering incorrect business name or address — must match your formation documents exactly
Not keeping your EIN confirmation letter — you will need this for bank account opening
Applying before your LLC is approved — the LLC must be formed first
Using a fake SSN — this is illegal and can result in your EIN being revoked

Benefits

Required to open a business bank account
Needed to file federal and state tax returns
Required to hire employees
Needed to apply for business licenses and permits
Separates your business identity from your personal identity
Free to obtain directly from the IRS
Available to non-US residents without an SSN

Frequently Asked Questions

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