Applying for an EIN for your LLC is free. You can get one EIN per responsible party per day. To apply, the applicant must have valid ID. Only individuals, not other entities, can apply unless you apply as a government entity. Use the EIN immediately after submitting the application.
The EIN identifies your business when filing taxes. It allows opening bank accounts, hiring employees, and applying for loans.
Online Filing Requirements
To file online, the business must be in the US or territories. The responsible party owns or controls the entity. Prepare information before starting the application.
The EIN never expires, even if you close the business. The IRS never duplicates it.
Statewide License and Fees in Washington
The statewide license in Washington costs $90 to open or reopen a business. Cities may charge extra fees. Renew it annually for $10.
You must complete the EIN 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 Washington Secretary of State charges $180 to file a Certificate of Formation by mail and $200 to file online. You can pay $30 to reserve an LLC name. Expedited processing is an extra $50.
Most LLCs are pass-through tax entities for income taxes.
Additional Information
Do you need an EIN for an LLC in Michigan?
The EIN will identify the business when filing returns. An EIN serves allowing hiring employees, opening bank accounts and applying for loans.
The statewide business license in Washington costs $90 when opening or reopening a business. Cities may charge additional licensing fees. The annual renewal fee is $10.