Determine whether you need an EIN for your business or entity
Gather the legal name, address, and responsible party information
Decide the entity type, such as sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, partnership, or nonprofit
Apply online through the IRS EIN Assistant if you are eligible
Apply by fax using IRS Form SS-4
Apply by mail using IRS Form SS-4
Apply by phone if you are an international applicant and eligible
Submit the application with accurate information
Receive the EIN confirmation from the IRS
Keep the EIN confirmation letter for your records
Use the EIN for tax filings, banking, payroll, and business registrations