An LLC applies for an EIN by filing Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number. See Form SS-4 for information on applying for an EIN. A single-member LLC that is a disregarded entity that does not have employees and does not have an excise tax liability does not need an EIN.

Do I need a DBA before I get an EIN?

To get an EIN, you must submit a form to the Internal Revenue Service. Whether you do business under your formal business name or as a DBA, the rules for obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number are the same. Applying is free and easy. And you’ll only need one number—even if you have more than one DBA.

How to apply for an EIN for a LLC?

Whether you need to apply for an EIN for an LLC or for another type of business entity, you can begin the process right here with GovDocFiling. Start our entity type survey to determine whether you need an Employer Identification Number.

Where do I go to get my Ein form?

Find out where to mail Form SS-4 on the Where to File Your Taxes (for Form SS-4) page. International applicants may call 267-941-1099 (not a toll-free number) 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday to obtain their EIN.

Can a LLC be a responsible party for an EIN?

Although it looks like an EIN can be accepted (in the case of an LLC being owned by a parent company), but this is not the case. The IRS made changes regarding the Responsible Party in 2018 that no longer allow an EIN to be used here. The Responsible Party must be an individual person. It can’t be an entity.

Can you apply for an EIN on form SS-4?

The online application is easier and faster than mailing or faxing in Form SS-4. We actually recommend getting an EIN online, unless you’re not able to apply online. There are two reasons why you wouldn’t be able to apply online. First is that you don’t have an SSN or ITIN. If that’s the case, follow the lesson in #3 above.