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What is an EIN Number?

An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business entity for tax purposes. It is sometimes also referred to as a Federal Tax Identification Number.

The EIN is used by the IRS to track and identify various types of business entities, including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships, estates, and trusts. It is similar to a social security number for an individual, but for a business entity.

An EIN is required for a variety of business-related activities, including opening a bank account, filing taxes, applying for business licenses or permits, and hiring employees. It is also used to identify a business entity when submitting tax returns, and can help protect against identity theft by preventing the use of a business owner's personal social security number for business-related activities.

You can elect to have RushFiling obtain your EIN so you will have it ready to go as soon as your company is formed. Just check the appropriate options on the order request and we will obtain your EIN as required.

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