An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine (9) digit number (for example, 12-3456789) assigned to you by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is a Tax Number, similar to that of a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) which is issued by the IRS to individuals. However, an EIN is only used to report business activities.

Anyone that wishes to file taxes with the IRS can acquire an EIN. You can apply for an EIN from the IRS if you fall into any of these categories;

1. Sole Proprietors

• • Anyone who own an unincorporated business by himself or herself.

  • A Sole Proprietor can also be incorporated as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and do business in the name of the LLC.

2. Corporations

• • A corporation is formed under state law by the filing of articles of incorporation with the state. It is a legal entity separate from the owners and possesses many of the same rights and responsibilities as an individual.

3. Partnerships

• • This is a relationship between two or more people to do business or trade under the same name. Each partner contributes money, property, labor or skill and shares in the profit or loss of the business.

4. Estates

• • An estate is everything an individual has controlling interest which makes up their net worth. This generally includes all land, real property, financials among other possessions.

5. Trusts

• • A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party who is the trustee to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries

6. Others

• Place of Worship

• School

• Government Entity

• Other Tax Filing Reasons

• • Started a new business.

  • Hired employees.

  • Banking purposes.

  • Changed type of organization.

  • Purchased an existing business.

  • Created a trust.

  • Created a pension plan.

  • Other reasons as defined by the IRS.

• Responsible Party Name

• Responsible Party Tax Number

• Responsible Party Address

• EIN Assignee

• Business Industry

• Business Service Offered

• Business Address

• Contact Number

• Only the IRS can issue an EIN. Applying for an EIN directly from the IRS is free . You can apply for an EIN by using any of the following methods:

1. Online: Complete application process on the IRS website and receive your EIN immediately via a PDF document.

2. Fax: Complete Form SS-4 and fax to the IRS with a return fax number. Processing time can vary up to four (4) weeks.

3. Mail: Complete Form SS-4 and mail directly to the IRS. Processing time can vary up to six (6) weeks.

4. Telephone: Only for International Applicants.

• An EIN application can generally be completed in under 10 minutes, once all required information is known. The process for an EIN can be completed in five (5) simple steps:

  • 1. Identification

    2. Authenticate

    3. Addresses

    4. Details

    5. Confirmation

Note

Employer Identification Number (EIN) is available immediately after successfully submitting your application . The IRS will only issue one (1) EIN per responsible party per day.

• You may apply for an EIN online if your principal business is located in the United States or U.S. Territories.

• The person applying online must have a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN, ITIN, EIN).

• You are limited to one EIN per responsible party per day.

Responsible party

The "responsible party," controls, manages, or directs the applicant entity and the disposition of its funds and assets. Unless the applicant is a government entity, the responsible party must be an individual (i.e., a natural person), not an entity. If there is more than one responsible party, the entity may list whichever party the entity wants the IRS to recognize as the responsible party.

1. How does Momentum Signing Services assist you in applying?

• • We provide assistance by guiding you through the online EIN application process, from start to finish.

  • During the appointment, you will be entering all sensitive information for the process and to maintain your privacy.

  • We do not ask for any sensitive information. No sensitive information is exchange during appointment session.

  • The appointment will be a video recording and screen sharing session.

Note

We will never ask you for any sensitive information such as Social Security Number (SSN), address or any other identifying information.

2. Book an Appointment

• • Video conference and screen sharing session.

  • Upon appointment confirmation you will be notified of all the requirements needed for the EIN application.

3. How do I book an appointment?

• • To schedule an appointment with us please provide the following information:

  • Name;

  • Email address;

  • Phone number;

  • Appointment date and time;

  • Who the EIN is for

4. What am I paying for?

• • You can always apply for an EIN for Free directly from the IRS. Momentum Signing Services charges a service fee to assist you to ensure that you have a smooth EIN application process.