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Trying to get all the elements of my company started up has been easier than I thought with your help and expertise. The 1 day turnaround in getting my employer identification number was wonderful. Two thumbs up is all I can say! -- John Perry (Chicago, IL)

As a Canadian trying to start up a business in the United States, I wasn't sure where to start. Your advice and thorough knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making the process of obtaining an EIN number so simple. -- Maggie Tang (Vancouver, BC)

Not having to acquire an ITIN was a relief! I appreciate how easy you have made the online EIN application forms. The questions that I had were answered promptly and in layman's terms. Superb & extremely fast service. -- Todd Aitchison (Sydney, Australia)

Sole Proprietor EIN

If you are a sole proprietor who would like to apply for an EIN online, click the button on the right hand side. The online EIN application is extremely simple and should only take you five (5) minutes to complete.

If you are unsure if you should apply for an EIN online as a sole proprietor, read the following description below to get a better idea.

Apply as a Sole Proprietor for an EIN online if:

You own the company alone;

You operate as a self employed person or an independent contractor;

Your company is not incorporated nor registered with the state's secretary of state as a limited liability company ("LLC");

Your own personal assets, including assets not used for business purposes are exposed to business risk;

You may (or may not) have employees working for you; and

You report your business income and expenses on your individual federal tax return.

NOTE: As a sole proprietor, you may only have one (1) employer identification number, no matter how many businesses you own as a sole proprietor. All your businesses must use the same EIN number.

Foreign EIN Applicants:

Our greatest advantage for international EIN applicants is that as Certifying Acceptance Agents we can bypass the ITIN requirement!

EIN is the same as a(n):

Business TIN
Business Tax ID Number
Employer ID Number
Employer Identification Number
FEIN
Federal Employer Identification Number
Federal Tax ID Number
Tax ID Number
Tax Identification Number

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Miscellaneous:

The information and services provided by Employer Identification Number are intended to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the application for U.S. tax identification numbers. Employer Identification Number and its representatives are only expressing their opinions. If you require specific tax, financial, business, or legal advice, the services of a competent professional should be retained. This website is not affiliated with the IRS and/or the U.S. government.