How to Get an EIN for Your LLC

A clear, step-by-step guide to getting your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS — no confusion, no legal jargon.

What Is an EIN?

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is like a Social Security Number for your business. It's issued by the IRS and is used to identify your LLC for tax and banking purposes. Think of it as your business's unique fingerprint for all official transactions.

Why You Need an EIN

Open a business bank account
Hire employees and set up payroll
File federal and state taxes properly
Apply for business credit and loans
Protect your personal information

How to Get an EIN (Step-by-Step)

1

Visit the IRS EIN application page

Go to the official IRS website and click "Apply Online Now" to begin your application.IRS EIN Portal

2

Select your entity type

Choose "Limited Liability Company (LLC)" as your business structure.

3

Fill in your LLC details

Provide your LLC name, address, members, and other required information.

4

Submit and receive instantly

Complete the application and download your EIN confirmation letter immediately.

Why Most Founders Use Genie to File Their EIN

Filing for your EIN manually works — but it's easy to make mistakes or waste hours figuring it out. Genie gives you a faster, clearer way.

Guided EIN application walkthrough
Pre-filled forms with your LLC info
Instant EIN confirmation
Step-by-step instructions
No confusing legal jargon

Need help filing your EIN?

Start With Genie gives you guided instructions included in your LLC setup.

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