Issued by the IRS
Your EIN comes directly from the IRS — the same agency that issues Social Security Numbers — and is permanent for the life of your business.
Trusted by businesses nationwide
Form Your Business & Get Your EIN in One Order
Add your Employer Identification Number during formation checkout. Your IRS-issued EIN arrives in your account within 1 business day — ready to open a business bank account.
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$248+ State FeeFormation $149 + EIN $99 · one-time
$248+ State FeeFormation $149 + EIN $99 · one-time- EIN delivered in 1 business day
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What is an EIN?
Think of it as a Social Security Number for your business
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique 9-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your business for tax purposes.
Required for banking
Every bank requires an EIN to open a business checking account. Without one, your business finances stay tangled with your personal accounts.
One number, many uses
Use it to open bank accounts, apply for business credit, hire employees, file taxes, and establish business credit under your company name.
Why You Need One
The first thing you'll need after forming your LLC
Four reasons every business owner needs an EIN — starting with the most urgent.
Open a Business Bank Account
You can't open a business bank account without an EIN. Every bank — Chase, Bank of America, Mercury, Relay — requires it. This is the single most common blocker for new business owners.
Hire Employees
Required by law to put anyone on payroll — employees or contractors receiving a W-2.
File Business Taxes
Needed for federal and state tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and payroll tax filings.
Apply for Business Credit
Build a credit profile separate from your personal credit — needed for business loans and credit cards.
How It Works
Formation + EIN in one checkout
No second order needed. Check the EIN box at step 5 of the formation wizard and we handle the rest.
Start Your Formation Order
Choose your state and entity type. Begin your LLC or Corporation formation as normal.
Add EIN at Step 5
Tick the EIN checkbox in the formation wizard. Provide your responsible party's SSN or ITIN — that's all we need.
EIN Delivered with Your Docs
Your 9-digit EIN appears in your Legal.com dashboard within 1 business day — alongside your formation documents.
What We Need From You
Just one extra field in your formation order
Your formation info covers most of it. For the EIN, we only need one additional item.
- Responsible party's full legal name (already collected in formation)
- Responsible party's SSN or ITIN (the one extra field for EIN)
- Company legal name and state — already in your formation order
- Primary business activity — already in your formation order
Your SSN is never stored
We use your SSN or ITIN only to complete Form SS-4 and submit it to the IRS. It is never stored in our systems after filing.
Pricing
Formation + EIN bundle
One order, one checkout. EIN is added during formation — not a separate product.
EIN Add-On
$99
one-time · no annual fee
$248+ State Fee
- IRS Form SS-4 prepared & filed
- EIN delivered within 1 business day
- Confirmation document included
- Bundled with Business Formation
- No hidden fees or renewals
Already have an LLC or Corp? You can add an EIN separately.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about EIN
If your responsible party has an SSN or ITIN, your EIN is delivered to your Legal.com account within 1 business day of your formation completing.
Yes. Without an SSN or ITIN, we prepare your Form SS-4 for you to self-file with the IRS by fax or mail. This path takes 4-6 weeks instead of 1 business day.
No. A Registered Agent and an EIN are separate, independent add-ons — you can add either one on its own when forming your business.
No. We handle all communication with the IRS on your behalf. Your EIN is delivered directly to your Legal.com account — you won't need to speak with the IRS.
Yes. Your SSN or ITIN is used only to file Form SS-4 with the IRS and is never stored in our systems after filing.
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