Please Read Before Proceeding: You may apply for an EIN if your principal business is located in the United States or U.S. Territories. The person applying must have a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN or ITIN) This is not a state registration of your business, to register your business in your state please visit your state website. This is not an IRS website and we cannot look up existing EIN numbers. (view full terms and conditions below)
Please Read Before Proceeding: You may apply for an EIN if your principal business is located in the United States or U.S. Territories. The person applying must have a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN or ITIN) This is not a state registration of your business, to register your business in your state please visit your state website. This is not an IRS website and we cannot look up existing EIN numbers. (view full terms and conditions below)
EIN/TAX ID STEP 1:
Select Your Entity Type Below
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For an LLC
A limited liability company is the US-specific form of a private limited company. It is a business structure that can combine the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation.
Sole Proprietor
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Sole Proprieter
A sole proprietor is one individual who owns a company that is not incorporated or registered with the state as a limited liability company (LLC). Sole proprietors may or may not have employees. The business does not exist separately from the owner.
S-Corporations
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For an S-Corporation
An S corporation, for United States federal income tax, is a closely held corporation that makes a valid election to be taxed under Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code. In general, S corporations do not pay any income taxes.
Corporations
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Corporation
A corporation is an organization—usually a group of people or a company—authorized by the state to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law for certain purposes.
Personal Service Corporation
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Personal Service Corporation
A personal service corporation is a company which, as the name suggests, provides personal services. These services span a wide variety of endeavors in many fields, and are specified for tax purposes in the United States by the Internal Revenue Service.
Non-Profit Organization
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Non-Profit
A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit.
Partnerships
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Partnership
Partnerships are the simplest structure for two or more people to own a business together. Profits are passed through to personal tax returns, and the general partner — the partner without limited liability — must also pay self-employment taxes.
Estate
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For an Estate
The estate consists of the real estate and/or personal property of the deceased person. The estate pays any debts owed by the decedent, and distributes the balance of the estate’s assets to the beneficiaries of the estate.
Trusts
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Trust
A trust is a legal entity created under state law and taxed under federal law in which one party holds assets for the benefit of another. A trust is required to file a Form 1041 (U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts) to report its income, deductions, gains, and losses. There are different types of trusts, please select the type of trust you are applying for.
Church Organization
Obtain EIN/Tax-ID Number For a Church Organization
A church-controlled organization is a branch of a church, including a men’s or women’s group, a religious school, a mission society, or a youth group. If you are establishing a Church as an entity, note that in the application under specific products/services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EIN?
An Employer Identification Number or EIN is a Tax Identification Number for businesses that is nine digits long and assigned by the IRS. They use the number to identify which taxpayers will need to require business tax forms as well as personal.
I already have an EIN. How do I find it?
If you have an EIN but lost, misplaced, or cannot remember it, you can contact the IRS to search their database for it. The number for the Business & Specialty Tax Line is 800-829-4933 and is available Monday-Friday, from 7am to 7pm. An assistor will ask you identifying questions to ensure security, and then provide your number to you over the telephone.
What is an EIN used for?
An EIN allows businesses to file tax returns, apply for a business bank account, apply for a business loan, get certain permits or licenses, as well as reporting payroll, FICA, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Companies like Amazon and Etsy will often require sellers to register with an EIN.
Is there a fee for this service?
This service is intended to make filing for your EIN fast, secure and electronic. It includes a dedicated specialist who reviews and ensures your documentation is complete and accurate, as well as manages the submission to the IRS and any communication with the IRS on your behalf. There is a one-time fee that covers this service. This one time fee also includes any written statements that may be needed for address changes or any other changes to the business. Getmyein.org will also file your EIN in perpetuity just in case you lose it… We have you covered.
What's the difference between a Tax ID and an EIN?
There is no difference between an EIN and a Tax ID Number. However, there is another number referred to as a State Tax ID Number which should not be confused with a Federal Tax ID Number or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Do I need an EIN to open a business bank account?
Most banks will require an EIN or Tax ID to open a business bank account. Some banks may allow Sole Proprietors to open a business bank account by utilizing their Social Security Number instead. But even then, some banks may require an EIN instead.
Why do I need an EIN?
There are several reasons why you might need an EIN (Tax ID) Number, but the most common include: starting a new business, opening a bank account, hiring of 1 or more employees, operating a new LLC, forming an Estate after a death, filing federal income taxes, establishing a Trust account, organizing a Non-Profit, getting a business license and other IRS compliance reasons.
Does an EIN expire?
A Tax ID doesn’t have an expiration date. It’s good for the life of the entity or person in the case of a Sole Proprietor. Please note that Sole Proprietors can only be issued one Tax ID Number from the IRS.