EIN for LLC

Key Takeaways An LLC typically needs an EIN to hire employees, open a business bank account, or choose corporate tax treatment. You can apply in minutes when you have your LLC’s legal name, responsible party SSN/ITIN, address, and business start date. One LLC should generally use one EIN; separate EINs are used for separate entities

Key Takeaways Foreign-owned LLCs can get an EIN without an SSN/ITIN by applying with IRS Form SS-4 and using the “foreign” SSN/ITIN option. Most foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 and a pro forma Form 1120 by the April 15 deadline (or the business’s tax-year due date). An EIN is often required to open

Key Takeaways Single-member LLCs usually use the owner’s SSN/ITIN for some tasks, but an EIN is often required for payroll, excise taxes, certain banks, and elections. Multi-member LLCs generally need an EIN because they default to partnership tax treatment and file separate federal returns. Your LLC’s IRS “responsible party” must have an SSN, ITIN, or

Key Takeaways In 2026, an EIN for an LLC can be issued immediately in the best-case scenario, but processing time varies based on how you apply and whether your information matches IRS records. Most delays come from mismatched names/SSNs, using the wrong “responsible party,” selecting the wrong LLC tax classification, or applying before the LLC