Get an EIN for your business.
An EIN is your business’s federal tax ID number. You need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, file business returns and buy business insurance.
Choose your structure before the EIN
The EIN application asks what kind of entity you are. In New York City, an LLC, S-Corp and C-Corp are taxed very differently, so pick the structure first.
Sources: NYC Finance: Unincorporated Business Tax · NYC Finance: General Corporation Tax instructions (S corporations)
While you wait, let a CPA look at your return.
Thousands of New Yorkers search for their refund every week. Many are owed more than they claimed. A licensed CPA reviews your return, your business structure and your 2026 and 2027 plan in a free consultation.
Frequently asked
Is getting an EIN free?
Yes. Applying on IRS.gov is free.
Do I need an EIN for an LLC with no employees?
A single-member LLC with no employees may not be required to have one, but banks and insurers usually ask for it. We can help you decide at your free consultation.
Sources: NYC Finance: Unincorporated Business Tax · NYC Finance: General Corporation Tax instructions (S corporations) · IRS: Employer Identification Number
Figures and rules on this page come from the official and published sources linked above, as of November 2026. People and numbers in the examples are made up to explain the idea. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation, and laws change; check the linked source or ask a licensed CPA before you act.
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