IRS basics

EIN guide for LLC owners

An EIN is a federal tax identification number. Many LLCs need one for banking, employees, partnership tax filing, and foreign-owned reporting.

Core steps

  1. Confirm whether the LLC needs an EIN.
  2. Identify the responsible party.
  3. Use the IRS online EIN tool if eligible.
  4. Foreign owners who cannot use the online tool can generally apply by fax or mail using Form SS-4.
  5. Keep the EIN confirmation letter with your company records.

Official IRS EIN source

Read the IRS EIN page before applying: Employer Identification Number on IRS.gov.

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