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Tell us who's responsible
We just need the main human attached to the company. No SSN or ITIN collected.
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EIN Issuance
Get your EIN
Your company's federal tax ID, handled start to finish. We file with the IRS and deliver your EIN letter, so you can open a bank account and start operating.
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THE DELIVERABLE · CP 575
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
CP 575
Issued to
ACME LLC
Employer Identification Number
88-1234567
ISSUED
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What's in the kit
Handled start to finish.
The brief
What is an EIN?
In short
An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is the nine-digit number the IRS issues to a business, written 12-3456789. It is the company's federal tax ID, the way a Social Security number identifies a person. You apply on IRS Form SS-4, and one company holds one EIN for life.
Why do you need an EIN?
No US bank will open a business account without one, and no payroll, payment processor or federal tax return works without one either. It is the number every institution asks for second, right after the formation documents.
Founders without a Social Security number can still get one. The IRS issues EINs to foreign responsible parties on the same Form SS-4, and we never ask you for an SSN or an ITIN to do it.
Who needs an EIN?
- Every company opening a US business bank account
- Anyone hiring an employee or running payroll
- Foreign founders who have no SSN and no ITIN
- Single-member LLCs that want to stop using a personal tax number
On your own, or with Summit
- Applying. We prepare and submit the SS-4 either way.
- Waiting. We read the code, fix the form and refile.
- The paperwork. It lands in your portal and stays there.
Why it matters
What your EIN lets you do
This one number sits behind almost everything your company does in the US.
You need it to file tax returns, complete state forms, run payroll, and most importantly, to open business bank accounts in the company's name.
It also builds credibility. An EIN shows suppliers, customers, and partners that your company is properly registered and current with its tax obligations, which makes people comfortable doing business with you.
It opens doors to financing too. Many banks and lenders want to see an EIN before they will consider a loan or a line of credit, so having one keeps growth options on the table.
The process
How we request it
The EIN is issued by the IRS through their official application, where your company's basic information gets filled in. We prepare and submit that for you and follow it through to the EIN letter.
Timing usually lands somewhere between one and ten weeks depending on how the IRS is processing applications. We handle the whole thing, from the form to delivering your confirmation letter, and keep you posted along the way.
Your expedition kitEIN Issuance
IRS application prepared and filed for you✓
Company information completed on the official IRS form✓
Delivery of your official EIN confirmation letter✓
Guidance on using your EIN with banks and platforms✓
Exactly as listed. Where something is optional, the line says so.
Business account Active
Ready to operate
USD business checking
Account opened
Cards issued
Filing Filed
State submission
Document review
Confirmation
The route
Three camps to the summit.
The same route every time. Open a tab to see what happens at each camp, and what we need from you at it.
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We file with the IRS
We submit your application and follow it through to issuance.
THE RIDGE02 / 03
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You get your EIN
Your number and confirmation letter arrive in your dashboard, ready to use.
THE SUMMIT03 / 03
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Questions
Asked on the way up.
Does my business need an EIN to open a bank account?
Yes. Banks require your company to already have its tax identification number before they will open a business account.
Which businesses should get an EIN?
Any incorporated company should get one. It is a core part of running the business properly, from banking to filing taxes.
Can an EIN application come back?
Sometimes. If the IRS spots an inconsistency or needs more information, the application comes back for a second submission. We prepare it carefully to keep that from happening, and if it does, we handle the follow-up.
How long does it take?
Anywhere from about one to ten weeks, depending on IRS processing times. We keep you updated until your EIN letter arrives.
What can I do once I have it?
Open a business bank account, file federal tax returns, run payroll, apply for loans and credit, set up vendor relationships, and onboard with platforms like Stripe and Amazon.
Can I get an EIN without a Social Security number?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs to foreign responsible parties on the same Form SS-4, filed by fax or phone rather than through the online tool, which only accepts applicants with an SSN or ITIN. We never ask you for either one.
Is an EIN the same thing as a tax ID?
For a business, yes. EIN, federal tax ID and employer identification number all mean the same nine-digit number the IRS issues, written 12-3456789. It is separate from any state tax or sales tax number, which are issued by states.
Does a single-member LLC need its own EIN?
To open a business bank account, run payroll, or stop handing out a personal tax number, yes. A single-member LLC with no employees can technically report under the owner's number, but almost every institution it deals with will ask for an EIN.
Can one company have two EINs?
No. One entity holds one EIN for life, and it is not reissued or transferred. A genuinely new entity needs its own, which is why forming a second company means a second application rather than reusing the first number.
Do I need a new EIN if the company changes its name?
No. The EIN stays with the entity through a name change, an address change and most ownership changes. What does have to happen is telling the IRS, so the name attached to that EIN matches the name on your filings.
What is the CP 575 letter?
The letter the IRS sends confirming your EIN, and the document banks ask for as proof of it. It is issued once, so it is worth keeping: replacing it means requesting a 147C letter instead, which takes longer than keeping the original did.