Apply for Tax ID Number
Get your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) for your business. Simple online application with fast processing.
Your Business Needs a Tax ID Number
A Tax ID Number (also called an EIN or Federal Tax ID) is essential for:
- Opening business bank accounts
- Hiring employees
- Filing business taxes
- Applying for business licenses
What is a Tax ID Number?
A Tax ID Number, officially known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your business for federal tax purposes.
It works like a Social Security Number but for your business. The IRS uses this number to track your business's tax obligations, and it's required for most business activities.
Business Identity
Establishes your business as a legitimate entity with the IRS
Banking & Credit
Required to open business accounts and build credit
Hiring & Payroll
Mandatory for hiring employees and processing payroll
Who Needs to Apply for a Tax ID Number?
✓ You NEED a Tax ID If:
- • You have or will have employees
- • Your business is an LLC, Corporation, or Partnership
- • You need to open a business bank account
- • You're filing excise, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms taxes
- • You withhold taxes on non-wage income
- • You have a Keogh or solo 401(k) plan
- • You operate as a trust or estate
⚡ Recommended Even If Not Required:
- • Sole proprietors wanting to protect their SSN
- • Freelancers and contractors
- • Anyone wanting to appear more professional
- • Businesses planning to grow
- • Those wanting to build business credit
Choose Your Service Level
Standard
$197
24-48 Hours
- IRS Form SS-4 Filing
- Priority Processing
- Priority Support
- Refund Policy Available
Express
$327
Same Day*
- IRS Form SS-4 Filing
- Rush Processing
- Priority Support
- Refund Policy Available
*Same-day review target for applications submitted before 1 PM EST
Select Your Business Type
Start Your Application
Select your business entity type to begin your EIN application
Sole Proprietorship
A business owned and operated by one individual with no legal distinction between the owner and the business.
from $97$97Single-Member LLC
A limited liability company with only one member that provides liability protection with pass-through taxation.
from $97$97Multi-Member LLC
A limited liability company with multiple members that combines liability protection with flexible management.
from $97$97Corporation
A legal entity separate from its owners that provides the strongest liability protection but faces double taxation.
from $97$97S Corporation
A corporation that elects to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to shareholders.
from $97$97Partnership
A business relationship between two or more people who share management and profits.
from $97$97Non-Profit
An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further its purpose rather than distributing them as profit.
from $97$97Estate
A legal entity created after a person's death to manage and distribute their assets.
from $97$97Trust
A fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party to hold assets on behalf of beneficiaries.
from $97$97Other
Other entity types including governmental organizations, religious organizations, and foreign entities.
from $97$97
Need help choosing? Each option corresponds to an official IRS entity classification. View detailed definitions below
Apply for Your Tax ID Number Today
Choose a service level based on your timeline.
Start Application