To obtain your EIN number in Georgia, you have to know how to complete an SS4 form and submit it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An EIN identifies your business to the IRS. You could also think of the EIN as your “account number” with the IRS. It is not issued by the Georgia Secretary of State, but only by the IRS.
Most people prefer to use the services of a company that specializes in obtaining your EIN number for your Georgia company. This ensures your form is not rejected by the IRS.
How to Apply for an EIN
Via Phone
The Business & Specialty Tax Line may be reached at (800) 829-4933 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Using the telephone, an assistor gathers the necessary information, assigns an EIN, and delivers that number to an authorized individual.
Online
You can apply for an EIN online if your principal business is located in the United States or its territories. The person applying online must have a valid taxpayer identification number (SSN, ITIN, EIN). You may submit only one EIN per day per responsible person.
After applying for your EIN, you can apply online for your Georgia Sales Tax Registration. You will receive your EIN together with important information within 1-2 business days.
By Mail
Apply by mail. The processing timeframe for an EIN application received by mail is four weeks. Ensure that the Form SS-4 contains all of the required information.
Cost and Additional Information
An EIN is a federal number, and is free of charge, regardless of which state your business is in. The EIN will never expire and is never duplicated, even if you go out of business.
One of several steps most businesses will need when starting a business in Georgia is to register for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and Georgia state tax ID numbers. These are required by the state and federal government based on the type of business you own, whether or not you have employees, and the business taxes you need to pay.
If you need an EIN for your Georgia LLC, ensure it is readily available whenever you need to provide it to a third party such as a financial institution or government agency.
For foreign companies, international applicants can acquire their EIN by calling (800) 829-4933 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.
Keep your Georgia EIN number and Georgia tax ID number in a safe place as soon as you start your business.