EIN Application Checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before applying for your federal tax ID

Application Readiness

0 of 12 required items completed

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Application Time: The online application takes about 10-15 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately upon completion. Make sure you have all required information ready before starting.

Legal Business Name

REQUIRED

The exact legal name of your business as filed with your state

Tips:

  • •Must match your formation documents exactly
  • •Include entity designation (LLC, Inc., etc.)
  • •No abbreviations unless in official documents

Entity Type

REQUIRED

Business structure (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.)

Tips:

  • •LLC = Limited Liability Company
  • •Corporation = C-Corp or S-Corp
  • •Partnership = General or Limited

State of Formation

REQUIRED

State where your business is legally formed

Formation Date

REQUIRED

Date your business was officially formed

Tips:

  • •Check your Articles of Organization
  • •Or date of first business activity

Need Help?

EIN Helper Tool: Visit our EIN Application Helper for a step-by-step walkthrough.

IRS Resources: Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 1-800-829-4933 (7am-7pm local time, Mon-Fri)

Professional Help: Consider consulting with a business attorney or CPA for complex situations.