The Internal Revenue Service requires your company to have a tax identification number known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN). In order to obtain a EIN you will need a filed copy of the Articles of Organization that were filed with your state.
You must complete IRS form SS-4 to apply for an EIN. The form requires you provide specific information regarding the formation and ownership of your company.
The EIN is used to identify your company as a separate tax entity. You will not report the income of the company on your personal tax return.
You will need an EIN, the Articles of Organization(LLC) or Articles of Incorporation in order to open a bank account for your company.
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