Notice from the IRS:

EIN Assistant

Important Information Before You Begin

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Use this assistant to apply for and obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Do I need an EIN?

Do I need a new EIN? 

About the EIN Assistant

• You must complete this application in one session, as you will not be able to save and return at a later time.

• For security purposes, your session will expire after 15 minutes of inactivity, and you will need to start over.

• You will receive your EIN immediately upon verification. When will I be able to use my EIN?

• If you wish to receive your confirmation letter online, we strongly recommended that you install Adobe Reader before beginning the application if it is not already installed.

Restrictions

• Effective May 21, 2012, to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will limit Employer Identification Number (EIN) issuance to one per responsible party per day. This limitation is applicable to all requests for EINs whether online or by phone, fax or mail.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

• If a third party designee (TPD) is completing the online application on behalf of the taxpayer, the taxpayer must authorize the third partyto apply for and receive the EIN on his or her behalf.

• The business location must be within the United States or U.S. territories. 

• Foreign filers without an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) cannot use this assistant to obtain an EIN. 

• If you were incorporated outside of the United States or the U.S. territories, you cannot apply for an EIN online. Please call us at 267-941-1099 (this is not a toll free number).

If you are not comfortable sending information via the Internet, download the Form SS-4 PDF file and the instructions for alternative ways of applying.