EIN Guides
Everything about getting and using an Employer Identification Number, written by the team that prepares and files EIN applications every business day, including the failure modes the IRS’s own pages never explain.
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Start Now →How to Get an EIN (All 4 Ways)
Online, fax, mail, and the international phone line. Real timelines, what you need, and what can go wrong.
What Is an EIN Used For? (And Who Needs One)
The 7 things an EIN unlocks, who the IRS actually requires to have one, and when an SSN is enough.
How to Get an EIN Without an SSN
Foreign founders can get an EIN with no SSN and no ITIN, just not through the IRS online tool. The route that works.
IRS Error 101 (EIN Reference Number 101): How to Fix It
Error 101 is a business name conflict the online application cannot resolve. What it means and the two ways past it.
How Long Does It Take to Get an EIN?
The honest timeline for every application method, and what actually causes delays.
Lost Your EIN? How to Find It (or Get a 147C Letter)
Five places your EIN is already written down, and how to get the IRS's 147C verification letter if it isn't.
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Answer a few questions in about 5 minutes. Our specialists prepare your IRS Form SS-4, file it, personally handle any rejection or name conflict along the way, and email your EIN, typically within 2 to 4 business days. One flat $197 service fee. No upsells, no subscriptions.
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EIN Registration is an independent document preparation and filing service and is not affiliated with the IRS or any government agency. You can also apply for an EIN directly with the IRS at irs.gov at no cost.