EIN Application Checklist

Legal name of your LLC

Exactly as it appears on your formation documents (e.g., "ABC Holdings LLC")

Trade name / DBA (if applicable)

Only if you're doing business under a different name than your LLC name

State of formation

The US state where your LLC was formed (e.g., Wyoming, Delaware)

Date LLC was formed

The date on your Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation

Full legal name of responsible party

As it appears on official ID (passport for international applicants)

SSN or ITIN of responsible party

Required for online application. International applicants without SSN/ITIN must apply by fax/mail using Form SS-4

Mailing address in the US

Where the IRS will send correspondence. Can be your registered agent's address.

Physical business location (if different)

The actual location where business activities occur. Can be same as mailing address.

Type of business activity

Brief description of what your business does (e.g., "e-commerce retail", "software consulting")

Reason for applying

Usually "Started a new business" for new LLCs

Number of LLC members

How many owners does the LLC have?

Expected number of employees

How many employees will you have in the next 12 months? (Can be 0)