{"id":2615,"date":"2026-04-24T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/how-to-find-business-ein-number\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:30:00","slug":"how-to-find-business-ein-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/how-to-find-business-ein-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Business EIN Number: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2615\" class=\"elementor elementor-2615\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc6b9b8 e-con-boxed e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc6b9b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e48ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01e48ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>How to Find a Business EIN Number: The Complete Guide<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e896dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e896dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your business EIN is more than a nine-digit number assigned by the IRS \u2014 it&#8217;s the <strong>master key to your entire financial identity as a company<\/strong>. Open a business bank account? You&#8217;ll need it. File federal tax returns, apply for a loan, set up EFTPS payment deposits, or secure a mortgage? Same answer. And yet, thousands of business owners \u2014 from solo LLCs to full corporations \u2014 find themselves frantically searching for an EIN they&#8217;ve misplaced, never received, or can&#8217;t locate in any official document. Whether you&#8217;re a local employer, a nonprofit organization, or an international entrepreneur managing a US entity from abroad, this guide gives you every tool to find your business EIN number, verify it, or apply for a new one \u2014 fast, safely, and without unnecessary penalties for delays in reporting or tax filing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2585549 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2585549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background:#f5f5ff;border-left:4px solid #3158a8;padding:20px 25px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong>\u00a0This article helps you in three situations \u2014 retrieving your own lost EIN, looking up a third party&#8217;s EIN for verification purposes, or applying for a new EIN as a first-time applicant.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87e1ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87e1ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b08d0b elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9b08d0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9b08d0b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9b08d0b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9b08d0b\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d346e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d346e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Is an EIN and Why Does It Matter?<\/h2><p>By ein definition, the <strong>Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit identifier<\/strong>\u00a0assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to business entities operating in the United States. Think of it as a Social Security Number, but for your company. It follows the format NN-NNNNNNN and serves as the primary way the federal government tracks your business tax id and related obligations.<\/p><p>Without an EIN, a business cannot file tax returns, hire employees, open a bank account, or enter into most contractual relationships in the US. The ein importance goes beyond administrative convenience \u2014 it is, in practical terms, <strong>the first building block of any American business<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>EIN, SSN, ITIN, TIN: Understanding the Different US Tax Identification Numbers<\/h3><p>The acronym confusion is real. People often wonder whether a business tax id is the same as a TIN, or how an EIN relates to an ITIN. Here&#8217;s how <strong>these numbers relate to each other<\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fbd072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fbd072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>ID Type<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Who It&#8217;s For<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Issued By<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Format<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>TIN<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Umbrella term for all tax IDs<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">IRS<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>EIN<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Business entities, employers, trusts<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">IRS<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">NN-NNNNNNN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>SSN<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">US citizens and eligible residents<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">SSA<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">NNN-NN-NNNN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>ITIN<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Individuals without SSN eligibility<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">IRS<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">9NN-NN-NNNN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>PTIN<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Paid tax return preparers<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">IRS<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">PNNNNNNNN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de7e171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de7e171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The TIN is simply the generic term. <strong>Every EIN is a TIN, but not every TIN is an EIN.<\/strong>\u00a0When someone asks for your &#8220;Tax ID,&#8221; they usually mean your employer identification number ein if you&#8217;re a business entity.<\/p><h3>Who Needs an EIN in the United States?<\/h3><p>An EIN is <strong>mandatory if your business hires employees<\/strong>, operates as a corporation or partnership, files excise tax returns, or withholds taxes on income paid to a non-resident alien. It is also required to open a business bank account at virtually every US financial institution. Understanding why you need an ein early on saves significant headaches later.<\/p><p>Even if none of these situations apply yet, obtaining an EIN is strongly recommended for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs. It adds credibility, <strong>protects your personal SSN from unnecessary exposure<\/strong>, and separates your business identity from your personal one.<\/p><p>For foreign entrepreneurs creating a US entity \u2014 whether a LLC in Wyoming or a C-Corp in Delaware \u2014 the EIN is the very first number you need. <strong>Without it, nothing else moves forward:<\/strong>\u00a0no bank account, no payroll, no tax filings.<\/p><h3>Which Official Documents Contain Your EIN?<\/h3><p>Before launching any formal ein lookup process, check whether the number is already sitting in your files. Your <strong>business documents likely already contain your EIN<\/strong>\u00a0in several places:<\/p><ol start=\"1\"><li>Your <strong>ein confirmation letter<\/strong>\u00a0from the IRS (Notice CP 575), received when the EIN was first assigned<\/li><li>All prior <strong>federal tax returns<\/strong>\u00a0(Form 1120, 1065, 1040 Schedule C)<\/li><li>Bank account opening documents for your business<\/li><li>Your <strong>state Annual Report<\/strong>\u00a0filings<\/li><li>Payroll forms you issued \u2014 your <strong>ein on W2<\/strong>\u00a0forms and 1099s is printed clearly<\/li><li>Correspondence from payroll providers or accountants<\/li><li>Any IRS notice or letter sent to your business<\/li><\/ol><p>Start here. In most cases, <strong>one of these business tax documents will have the number<\/strong>\u00a0and you won&#8217;t need to go further.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc581f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc581f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Find Your Own Business EIN Number<\/h2><p>If the document search came up empty, here are five ein search methods to retrieve your number, <strong>ranked from easiest to most involved<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>Method 1 \u2014 Check Your IRS Confirmation Letter (CP 575)<\/h3><p>When the IRS assigns an EIN, it sends an ein confirmation notice called <strong>CP 575<\/strong>. If you applied online, this was also available as an immediate download at the end of the process. If you applied by fax or mail, it arrived as a physical letter.<\/p><p>This is the <strong>single most reliable document<\/strong>\u00a0to find my ein number quickly. If you&#8217;ve lost it, you can request a 147C verification letter from the IRS, which serves as a replacement. The 147C can be faxed to you or mailed, depending on what you request.<\/p><p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96b1d1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96b1d1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background:#f5f5ff;border-left:4px solid #3158a8;padding:20px 25px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0As soon as you receive your CP 575 \u2014 whether digital or paper \u2014 scan it and store it in at least two secure locations. This one document will save you hours down the line.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971b9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"971b9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2><h3>Method 2 \u2014 Access Your IRS Online Account<\/h3><p>The IRS allows taxpayers to <strong>find ein online through an account at irs.gov<\/strong>. Once logged in, you can view your EIN and associated business records. This is one of the most convenient ein search methods for US-based owners.<\/p><p>However, this method has a significant limitation for international users. Creating an IRS online account requires <strong>ID.me identity verification<\/strong>, which typically demands a US-issued photo ID and a US-based phone number. If you&#8217;re a foreign business owner managing your LLC from Paris or Tel Aviv, this path is likely blocked.<\/p><p><strong>Foreign business owners:<\/strong>\u00a0If you cannot pass ID.me verification, skip this method and proceed directly to Method 3 or Method 5.<\/p><h3>Method 3 \u2014 Call the IRS Business &#038; Specialty Tax Line<\/h3><p>You can <strong>call the IRS directly<\/strong>\u00a0to locate your ein over the phone. The number depends on your location:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b4725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17b4725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Phone Number<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Hours<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Domestic callers<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">800-829-4933<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Mon\u2013Fri, 7am\u20137pm local time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>International callers<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">+1-267-941-1099<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Mon\u2013Fri, 6am\u201311pm ET<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47080a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47080a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before calling, prepare the following: your business&#8217;s legal name, the physical address on file with the IRS, and the name and SSN or ITIN of the <strong>responsible party<\/strong>\u00a0listed on the original application. The IRS will only release the EIN to an authorized individual \u2014 an officer, a partner, or a representative holding a valid Power of Attorney (Form 2848).<\/p><h3>Method 4 \u2014 Search Your Bank Records and Prior Tax Returns<\/h3><p>Your EIN is <strong>printed on every federal tax return your business has ever filed<\/strong>. It also appears on your business bank account opening paperwork, on every W-2 or 1099 you&#8217;ve issued, and in the records of your payroll provider or accountant.<\/p><p>If you work with a CPA or bookkeeper, <strong>a quick email to them is often the fastest path<\/strong>. They will have your EIN on file from your most recent tax filing.<\/p><h3>Method 5 \u2014 Look It Up on Your State&#8217;s Secretary of State Website<\/h3><p>Some states include the EIN (sometimes labeled FEI Number) in their online business registries, making it possible to <strong>search ein through public state databases<\/strong>. This varies significantly by state:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cedb509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cedb509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>SOS Portal<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>EIN Displayed?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Florida<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Sunbiz.org<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Yes (FEI\/EIN field)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">California<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Delaware<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">icis.corp.delaware.gov<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">New York<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">apps.dos.ny.gov<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Texas<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">sos.state.tx.us<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Wyoming<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">wyobiz.wyo.gov<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20fc75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20fc75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the table shows, <strong>this method is unreliable in most states<\/strong>. Florida is a notable exception. For all other states, use one of the methods above.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b0adc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1b0adc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Look Up Another Company&#8217;s EIN<\/h2><p>Sometimes you need the EIN of a business other than your own \u2014 <strong>for due diligence, vendor onboarding, contract compliance, or tax reporting purposes<\/strong>. The ein lookup process for a third party differs significantly from finding your own.<\/p><h3>Is It Legal to Look Up Another Company&#8217;s EIN?<\/h3><p>Yes, in most contexts. Unlike a Social Security Number, <strong>an EIN is not classified as confidential personal information<\/strong>. Non-profit organizations are required to make their EIN publicly available. Publicly traded companies disclose theirs in SEC filings. Private companies are not obligated to publish their EIN, but they routinely share it through W-9 forms in the course of normal business.<\/p><p>The IRS, however, <strong>will not disclose a company&#8217;s EIN to an unauthorized third party<\/strong>. You cannot call the IRS and ask for someone else&#8217;s number.<\/p><h3>Public Databases for Finding a Third Party&#8217;s EIN<\/h3><p>Several public and commercial sources allow you to <strong>lookup ein information<\/strong>\u00a0for another entity:<\/p><p>\u00a0<strong>[TABLEAU]<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471913c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"471913c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Entities Covered<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Reliability<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">SEC EDGAR<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Publicly traded companies<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Free<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">501(c)(3) non-profits<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Free<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">State SOS portals<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Varies by state<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Free<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Dun &#038; Bradstreet<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Broad commercial data<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Paid<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Medium-High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Middesk, Cobalt, etc.<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Broad commercial data<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Paid<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3039bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3039bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For publicly traded companies, search for the <strong>10-K annual report on SEC EDGAR<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the EIN appears on the first page. For non-profits, the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool returns the EIN directly.<\/p><h3>Requesting the EIN Directly from the Company<\/h3><p>The most straightforward method remains simply asking. In the US, <strong>requesting a W-9 form<\/strong>\u00a0from a vendor, contractor, or business partner is standard practice. The W-9 includes the company&#8217;s EIN, legal name, address, and tax classification. This is expected in virtually any contractual or payment relationship and no company should hesitate to provide it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34742e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34742e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Apply for an EIN for the First Time<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re forming a new business entity, here&#8217;s how to <strong>submit an ein application<\/strong>\u00a0and get your number.<\/p><h3>Eligibility Requirements<\/h3><p>Any entity with a <strong>US tax obligation can apply for an EIN<\/strong>. The application must include a &#8220;responsible party&#8221; \u2014 a real person (not another entity) who controls or manages the entity. That person must provide their own SSN or ITIN. Foreign applicants without either can still apply, but not through the online system.<\/p><h3>Applying Online Through the IRS Website<\/h3><p>The IRS EIN Assistant at irs.gov is the fastest way to <strong>get ein online<\/strong>. The process takes about 10 minutes, and the EIN is issued immediately at the end of the session. To submit an online ein request, you must have a valid SSN or ITIN and your principal business must be located in the United States.<\/p><p>Steps: select your entity type, provide the responsible party&#8217;s information, enter your business details, confirm the data, and <strong>receive your EIN along with the CP 575 notice<\/strong>\u00a0on screen.<\/p><h3>Applying by Fax or Mail (Form SS-4): The Method for Foreign Entrepreneurs<\/h3><p>For applicants without an SSN or ITIN, the online tool is not available. The alternative is to <strong>complete Form SS-4 and submit it by fax or mail<\/strong>\u00a0to the IRS.<\/p><p>Processing times: approximately 4 business days by fax and 4 to 6 weeks by mail. In practice, <strong>international applicants frequently experience longer delays<\/strong>\u00a0due to form errors, missing information, or IRS processing backlogs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec73129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec73129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background:#f5f5ff;border-left:4px solid #3158a8;padding:20px 25px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\"><strong>Heads up:<\/strong>\u00a0Fax is strongly preferred over mail. It is faster, and you receive a faxed confirmation in return. The international fax number for EIN applications is +1-855-215-1627 (or the number listed in the SS-4 instructions for your entity type).<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d583819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d583819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Applying by Phone: The IRS International Line<\/h3><p>Foreign applicants can also apply by calling <strong>+1-267-941-1099<\/strong>\u00a0during business hours. An IRS agent will walk you through the SS-4 questions and, if everything is in order, assign the EIN during the call. This is the <strong>fastest path for non-residents<\/strong>, though hold times can be significant.<\/p><p>You can authorize a CPA or Enrolled Agent to make this call on your behalf using <strong>Form 2848 (Power of Attorney)<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>\u2192 [Need help obtaining your EIN? Contact our team \u2014 we handle the entire process for international entrepreneurs.]<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b55197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b55197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Managing and Updating Your EIN After It&#8217;s Been Issued<\/h2><p>Your EIN isn&#8217;t just a one-time number. <strong>Certain business changes require action<\/strong>\u00a0with the IRS to keep your records accurate and your entity compliant.<\/p><h3>When Do You Need to Apply for a New EIN?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2fb8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2fb8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>New EIN Required<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>No New EIN Needed<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">LLC converts to a Corporation<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Business changes its name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Sole proprietorship incorporates<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Business changes its address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">New entity formed after bankruptcy<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">New members join a multi-member LLC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Single-member LLC changes owner<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Business changes its responsible party<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Partnership terminates and reforms<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Business opens a new location<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de43f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de43f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to Update Information Linked to Your EIN<\/h3><p>To <strong>update ein records<\/strong>\u00a0such as your business address or responsible party, file Form 8822-B with the IRS. For a business name change, the process depends on your entity type \u2014 corporations notify the IRS with their next tax return, while other entities may need to send a written notification. Think of these as <strong>ein amendments that keep your IRS profile current<\/strong>\u00a0without requiring a brand-new number.<\/p><h3>How to Close or Deactivate an EIN<\/h3><p>An EIN can never be &#8220;canceled&#8221; or reassigned. However, you can <strong>close the associated tax account<\/strong>\u00a0by sending a letter to the IRS that includes your EIN, your business legal name, your mailing address, and the reason for closure. If you need to modify ein records one final time before shutting down, do so before submitting the closure request. This step is particularly relevant for <strong>foreign entrepreneurs who dissolve their US entity<\/strong>\u00a0and want to formally close the loop with the IRS.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a16c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64a16c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>EIN Challenges Specific to Foreign Business Owners<\/h2><p>This is where most online guides stop. If you&#8217;re operating from outside the United States, <strong>the standard advice often doesn&#8217;t apply<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>Getting an EIN Without an SSN or ITIN<\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re a foreign entrepreneur without a Social Security Number, the IRS online application is off-limits. Your two options are <strong>Form SS-4 by fax or a phone call to the international line<\/strong>. In both cases, you&#8217;ll list a foreign address and leave the SSN\/ITIN field blank (or enter your foreign tax ID where applicable).<\/p><p>Many foreign applicants also apply for an <strong>ITIN simultaneously<\/strong>, especially if they plan to file individual US tax returns. A certified acceptance agent \u2014 a designation held by qualified CPAs \u2014 can process both applications together, avoiding a second round of paperwork later.<\/p><h3>Recovering a Lost EIN When You Don&#8217;t Live in the United States<\/h3><p>The standard recovery methods assume you&#8217;re in the US. For non-residents, the reality is different. You likely <strong>cannot access the IRS online portal<\/strong>\u00a0without US-based ID.me credentials. Calling the IRS means navigating time zone differences and long hold times on the international line. And the 147C verification letter will be mailed to the <strong>US address on file<\/strong>, which may be a registered agent you no longer use.<\/p><p>The most reliable solution is to authorize a <strong>US-based representative<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 typically a CPA or Enrolled Agent \u2014 through a Power of Attorney (Form 2848). That representative can call the IRS directly, verify your identity on your behalf, and help you locate your ein without dealing with hold times or postal delays.<\/p><h3>Your EIN and International Tax Compliance: FATCA, FBAR, and Beyond<\/h3><p>Your EIN doesn&#8217;t exist in isolation. Once assigned, it <strong>connects your US entity to a web of international reporting obligations<\/strong>. Under FATCA, foreign financial institutions may report your business&#8217;s accounts to the IRS using your EIN. If your business holds accounts outside the US exceeding certain thresholds, you may also have FBAR filing obligations (FinCEN Form 114).<\/p><p>For a French entrepreneur holding a US LLC, this means that your EIN links your American entity to both <strong>IRS compliance and reporting by your French bank<\/strong>\u00a0under CRS and FATCA. Understanding these connections from the start prevents costly compliance gaps down the road.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3680d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f3680d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Trust Expand CPA With Your EIN Process<\/h2><p>At Expand CPA, we work with international entrepreneurs every day \u2014 business owners based in France, Israel, and across Europe who need to create, manage, and maintain US business entities. Our <strong>Miami office gives us direct access to IRS processes<\/strong>, our team is fully bilingual (English and French), and our CPA designation allows us to represent clients directly before the IRS using Power of Attorney.<\/p><p>Whether you need to submit an ein application for a new entity, recover a lost number, check ein status on a pending request, or coordinate your EIN with broader obligations like ITIN applications, bank account openings, or Streamlined Procedure filings, <strong>we handle the entire process from start to finish<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>\u2192 [Contact our team to get started \u2014 we&#8217;ll take care of your EIN and every step that follows.]<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Related services:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/services\/create-a-company-in-the-usa\/\">Starting a Business in the USA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/services\/itin-number\/\">TIN Number: Our Support Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/services\/itin-number\/\">Opening a US Bank Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/services\/streamlined-compliance-procedures\/\">US Tax Regularization: Streamlined Procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/services\/us-tax\/\">US Taxes for Americans Based in France<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd58ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dd58ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQ \u2014 Your Questions About the EIN Number <\/strong><em><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef88f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ef88f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How long does it take to get an EIN?<\/strong>\u00a0Instant if you get ein online and have a valid SSN or ITIN. About <strong>4 business days by fax<\/strong>, and 4 to 6 weeks by mail. International applicants should expect delays beyond these standard timelines due to processing variability.<\/p><p><strong>Is an EIN the same thing as a Tax ID?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, an EIN is one type of Tax Identification Number (TIN). The term &#8220;Tax ID&#8221; is often used loosely to mean any federal identifier, but <strong>when referring to a business entity, it almost always means the EIN<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Is there a public database listing all EIN numbers?<\/strong>\u00a0No. There is <strong>no comprehensive public directory<\/strong>\u00a0of all EINs. Only non-profit EINs (searchable on the IRS website) and EINs of publicly traded companies (available through SEC EDGAR) are freely accessible.<\/p><p><strong>Can a business have more than one EIN?<\/strong>\u00a0Generally, no. <strong>One entity holds one EIN.<\/strong>\u00a0However, certain structural changes \u2014 such as converting an LLC to a corporation \u2014 require a new EIN. Don&#8217;t confuse the federal EIN with state-level tax identification numbers, which are separate.<\/p><p><strong>How can I verify whether an EIN is valid?<\/strong>\u00a0The IRS does not offer a public tool to verify ein validity. To validate an EIN you&#8217;ve received from a third party, <strong>request a W-9 form<\/strong>, check SEC EDGAR for public companies, or use a commercial verification service. The IRS will only confirm EIN validity directly to the account holder.<\/p><p><strong>Does an EIN expire?<\/strong>\u00a0No. <strong>An EIN is permanent.<\/strong>\u00a0Even if the business closes and the associated tax account is deactivated, the number remains assigned to that entity in IRS records and will never be reissued to another business.<\/p><p><strong>How do I check ein status after applying?<\/strong>\u00a0If you applied online, your ein confirmation is immediate. For fax or mail applications, you can <strong>check ein status by calling the IRS<\/strong>\u00a0Business &#038; Specialty Tax Line after the expected processing window has passed. Have your Form SS-4 details ready when you call. 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