Applying for an EIN for your LLC is completely free. You must complete the application in one session as you cannot save and return later. Your session will expire after 15 minutes of no activity and you will have to start over. The applicant must have a valid SSN, ITIN, or EIN as you can only get one EIN per responsible party per day.
Unless applying as a government entity, the responsible party must be an individual not another entity. The responsible party is the individual who owns or controls the entity. Prepare the required information before starting the application. Submit the application to get your EIN which you can use immediately.
Applying for an EIN for your Washington LLC is completely free. The EIN is a Tax ID number issued by the IRS to identify a business. If you have a Social Security Number (SSN), it’s absolutely FREE to get your EIN Number. IRS doesn’t charge any service fees for the EIN online application.
Washington State LLC Costs:
- EIN: $0
- Annual Report: $60 (per year)
- State Business License Application: $90 (one-time)
- City Business License: Varies (renewed each year)
Most Washington business licenses and permits will require the EIN before filing an application.
How is an LLC taxed in Washington state? When it comes to income taxes, most LLCs are so-called pass-through tax entities. Filing tax returns – To file state and federal tax returns, the EIN is used to identify the business.
Steps to Obtain your Tax ID (EIN) Number in Washington:
- Prepare Required Information.
- Apply for a Washington Tax ID Online.
- Apply for a Washington Tax ID by Phone, Mail, or Fax.
You can use your EIN (Employer Identification Number) immediately.