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, partnership, corporation, or LLC
Apply online through the IRS EIN application if eligible
Apply by fax using IRS Form SS-4
Apply by mail using IRS Form SS-4
Apply by phone if applying from outside the U.S. and eligible
Receive the EIN confirmation from the IRS after processing
Keep the EIN confirmation letter for your records