Get Your Official EIN/Tax ID Today

Now that you've secured your Business Entity from your State, it's time to secure your EIN(Tax Id) number.

Here's How It Works

Select Your Entity Type

To start select the type of entity in which you need a newly assigned EIN (Tax ID) Number

Complete Your Online Application

Fill out our simplified, 1-page online application form which on average takes 5 minutes or less

Receive Your EIN (Tax ID) Number

The EIN Specialist will review and electronically submit your application with the IRS and deliver your EIN via email

Top 7 Reasons why you need a Tax/EID

Starting a Business Applying for Business Loan Protecting your personal identity Opening a Bank Account Hiring Employees Filing tax returns Other IRS compliance reasons

NEED HELP CHOOSING YOUR ENTITY?

Limited Liability Company

A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that protects its owners from personal responsibility for its debts or liabilities. Once your EIN is issued by the IRS for your LLC you can open a new business bank account.

S-Corporation

An S-Corporation (S Corp) have special tax status granted by the IRS that lets corporations pass their income, credits and deductions through to their shareholders without paying any federal corporate tax. You'll need an EIN for an S-Corporation.

Corporation

A C corporation (or C-corp) is a legal structure for a corporation in which the owners, or shareholders, are taxed separately from the entity. If you've established a C-corp, you'll need an EIN.

Individual / Sole Proprietor

A sole proprietorship is the easiest type of business to establish due to a lack of government regulation. Many sole proprietors do business under their own names because creating a separate business or trade name isn't necessary.

Partnership

A business where two or more people will share ownership and contribute to all aspects of the business including money, property, labor and skill. In a Partnership each partner shares in profits/losses and an EIN is required.

Trust

A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor, gives another party, the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party, the beneficiary. A Trust will need an EIN.

Non Profit Organization

Are you planning on starting a Non Profit Organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve the organization's goals instead of distributing them as profit or dividends? If so, you'll need an EIN for your Non Profit Oraganization.

Church Controlled Organization

A Church Controlled Organization is considered a branch or division of a church and can include a worship group, a mission society, a youth group, or a religious school. A church Controlled Organization isn't exempt from needing an EIN.

Estate of Deceased Individual

If you're representing an Estate as the Executor, Administrator or Personal Representative you'll need an EIN to do a few things including opening a bank account for the Estate and distributing real and personal property, cash or other assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

It means that you would be able to file for that company name in your state. That could change at any time, so it is a good idea to reserve and file for the available name as soon as you can. With Swyft Filings, you can get started in less than ten minutes.

Not necessarily. We check the state databases to see if the name is available as a corporate filing. It does not necessarily mean that someone has not trademarked the name or is not using it in another state. We also have a free business name generator you can use to check on domain name availability or find alternatives to your name if it is already taken.

Some states allow you to reserve a name for future incorporation. While the exact timelines vary, you can sometimes save a name and then incorporate it within a few days to make sure no one takes it while you work on your incorporation. The better practice is to file as soon as possible and we would love to help.

We are not in the business of taking names. We would rather help you incorporate and grow your business. We strive to have a long-term relationship with our customers as they incorporate and grow. We do not sell or transfer in any way your interest in a certain name. Our goal is to help you find the name you want and help you get started forming and growing your business today.