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Get your business IRS-ready with an EIN

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a 9-digit tax ID issued by the IRS. Think of it as your business’s Social Security Number; it’s required for handling everything from taxes and payroll to business banking.

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Why do I need an EIN

Hire employees
Pay salaries, withhold payroll taxes, and stay compliant with federal law.
Apply for business licenses
Many states require an EIN when applying for licenses or permits.
File your taxes
Pay salaries, withhold payroll taxes, and stay compliant with federal law.
Open a business bank account
Most banks require an EIN to open a business account and separate personal finances.

Who Needs an EIN

A sole proprietorship planning to hire employees
A multi-member LLC
An LLC taxed as a corporation
A corporation
A partnership

How it works

01

Enter your business name
Whether it’s brand-new or already formed, we’ll help you get started.

02

Select your state
We’ll tailor your application to match state-specific rules.

03

Let us handle your paperwork
We’ll file your EIN with the state and send it to you when it’s ready.

Loved by people building something of their own

Tailor Brands helped me register my LLC — honestly, I wouldn’t have done it without them. Now I’m managing my whole business in one place, from finances to email and more. I’m obsessed.
Carolina Flores
All The Love NYC
As a small business, I can’t afford a legal team, accountant, or web designer. Tailor Brands gives me all those tools in one place. It’s like having a team behind me as I grow.
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Dominic
De Cicco Motorsports
Tailor Brands made me feel secure. I knew my business and my personal life were protected — and forming my LLC was way easier than I expected. I thought it would take weeks, but it took less than a day.
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More than just business formation
Tailor Brands helps you beyond the moment you start your business. From staying compliant to getting personalized guidance to managing payments, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Start your business the right way with a clear, guided LLC setup that takes just a few steps.

Stay compliant with a professional agent who receives and forwards your legal documents.

Get your federal tax ID to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file taxes.

Find out exactly which licenses you need and let us handle the paperwork for you.

Get the permits you need to collect sales tax, without the paperwork headache.

Protect your name, logo, or slogan with a simplified trademark filing process.

Keep your key documents organized with a custom binder, seal, and launch-ready kit.

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Elect S Corp status and start protecting more of what you earn with the right tax structure.

Incorporate as a C Corp with a guided setup built for businesses ready to raise funding and grow.

Keep your home address off public records with a professional business address.

Stay compliant with expert support for filing taxes, tracking expenses, and managing year-round finances.

Separate your finances with an account made for businesses—secure, simple, and ready to go.

Protect your business with coverage tailored to your industry risk level and business needs.

Protect your business with coverage tailored to your industry risk level and business needs.

Create payment links, send professional invoices, and track every customer with ease.

See grants, loans, and tax credits matched to your location, industry, and business stage.

Get expert guidance tailored to your business goals, with actionable advice to help you grow.

Design a custom logo in minutes, no design skills needed.

Build a professional website with easy-to-edit templates —no coding required.

Secure a custom web address that matches your brand and helps customers find you online.

Get a business email address that builds trust and keeps your personal inbox private.

Easily share your contact info with a smart, clickable link you can update anytime.

Order high-quality, professionally designed cards that match your brand.

Put your logo on shirts, mugs, and more to promote your business anywhere.

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