What is this service?
The EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a nine-digit federal tax identification number that the IRS assigns to businesses and other entities.
It is used to identify a business with the IRS and to meet certain tax and administrative obligations.
Ge Chanfon Services helps you prepare the EIN application, check the information you provide, and use the corresponding official procedure.
Assigning the EIN is solely the responsibility of the IRS.
Who is this service for?
- Owners of new or existing LLCs.
- Corporations and partnerships.
- Self-employed workers who need an EIN for a tax or business purpose.
- Businesses that will hire employees.
- People who need to identify an entity with the IRS.
- Foreign applicants who meet the requirements to get an EIN.
What is an EIN used for?
An EIN can be used to:
- Identify a business with the IRS for tax purposes.
- Hire employees and file payroll tax returns.
- Open a business bank account, when the financial institution requires it.
- File business tax returns that require an EIN.
- Identify an LLC, corporation, or partnership for certain tax purposes.
- Apply for business licenses and registrations when the agency requires an EIN.
- Handle certain business matters with clients, suppliers, and financial institutions.
Important: having an EIN does not mean the business is legally formed, has a business license, or is authorized to operate.
Not every business is required to have an EIN. Whether you need one depends on your structure and tax situation.
What type of application do you need?
Choose the option that fits your business.
Tap an option to see its explanation, requirements, and costs.
EIN for an LLC
The information requested depends on the number of members and how the LLC is classified for tax purposes.
EIN for a corporation
We need the corporation's information, its formation date, and the responsible party.
EIN for a self-employed worker
Not every self-employed worker needs an EIN; we review it with you.
EIN for a partnership
We need the partners' information and the responsible party.
EIN for international applicants
They must use another procedure authorized by the IRS (by phone, fax, or mail), which may take longer.
What does our service include?
- Administrative identification of the application procedure.
- Preparing Form SS‑4 when it applies.
- Organizing the business's and the responsible party's information.
- Administrative review of the information you provide.
- Help with the applicable official application procedure.
- Delivering the EIN confirmation when it is available.
Issuing the EIN depends solely on the IRS.
Main information and documents
- Legal name of the business or entity.
- Type of business structure.
- Physical and mailing address.
- Start or formation date, as applicable.
- Main business activity.
- Name of the responsible party.
- Taxpayer identification number of the responsible party, when required.
- Additional information the IRS asks for depending on the type of entity.
Please do not send Social Security numbers, ITINs, or identity documents through the public form on this page. After you hire us, you will receive instructions to provide the information we need.
Costs
Our fees
IRS fee
$0. The IRS does not charge to issue an EIN.
Frequently asked questions
What does EIN stand for?
It stands for Employer Identification Number.
Is the EIN the same as a Social Security number?
No. The EIN identifies businesses and certain entities for tax purposes, while the SSN identifies individuals for specific purposes.
Is the EIN free?
Yes. The IRS issues it without charging a government fee.
Do I need an LLC to apply for an EIN?
Not necessarily. Sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and other entities may also need one.
Can I apply for an EIN without a Social Security number?
In certain circumstances, yes. The IRS has procedures for applicants whose responsible party has no SSN or ITIN and does not qualify to get one.
Does the EIN expire?
Generally no. Once assigned, the EIN stays with the entity, although certain business changes may require a new one.
Can I use the EIN to open a business bank account?
Many financial institutions ask for an EIN for business accounts. Each bank sets its own requirements.
How long does it take to get an EIN?
It depends on the application method and the applicant's circumstances. Some eligible online applications receive the EIN when the process is completed; other methods take longer.
Can I apply for more than one EIN?
The IRS limits issuance to one EIN per responsible party per day. An entity should not apply for additional numbers without a valid reason.
Does an EIN mean my business is legally registered?
No. Getting an EIN does not replace forming an entity with the state or getting the corresponding licenses and permits.
How to get started
- Fill out the request form.
- Receive the requirements, our fees, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
- Review and sign the contract before making a payment.
- Provide the information needed to prepare the application.
- The corresponding procedure is completed and the available confirmation is delivered to you.
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance. It is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the IRS.