What to Do if You’re Assigned an EIN You Did Not Request.
You must check with your state to make sure you need a state number or charter. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service and you can get your EIN immediately. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online. You must complete each EIN application individually instead of using any automated process.Īn Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity.