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Can you get an EIN today? Let's find out.

Answer 5 quick questions and we'll tell you if you can apply for an EIN online with the IRS right now — or whether we should file Form SS-4 for you by fax.

IRS-aligned criteria
Under 1 minute
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EIN status
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Ready to file online today
  • US-based entity
  • SSN / ITIN on file
  • Not filed today
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Responsible party info

The name and SSN, ITIN, or existing EIN of the person who controls the entity.

Entity type

LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, Sole Prop, Non-profit, Trust, or Estate.

US address or agent

A US principal business address or a registered agent we can file under.

The Checker

5 questions. Instant answer.

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Question 1

Is your business (or its principal office) located in the US or a US territory?

The online EIN assistant is only available for US-based entities.

Question 2

Does the responsible party have a valid SSN, ITIN, or existing EIN?

The IRS requires the responsible party to have a US taxpayer identification number to apply online.

Question 3

Does this entity already have an EIN?

The IRS issues one EIN per responsible party per day, and only one per entity.

Question 4

Is your entity a recognized type (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, Sole Prop, Non-profit, Trust, or Estate)?

The online assistant supports these entity types.

Question 5

Has the responsible party already applied for an EIN today?

The IRS limits responsible parties to one EIN per day.

Answer all 5 questions to continue.

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