- The EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's federal tax ID. You need it to:
- Open a business bank account
- Hire employees
- File taxes
- Sign B2B contracts
File IRS Form SS-4 online (US residents, free, instant) or by fax (non-residents, 5–10 days). Do not pay third parties to "expedite" — the IRS doesn't accept payment.
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