Entity Number vs. EIN
A Unique Entity Number (UEN) is an identification number assigned to a business entity upon registration. This number allows the entity to interact with government agencies. In some states, the State Entity Number is also referred to as the State File Number or State Identification Number.
The entity number is the identification number issued by the California Secretary of State when the entity registered in California. You can use the California Secretary of State Business Search to find an Entity Number for a particular CA entity.
Corporations have a 7-digit number starting with C. LLCs need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) if they have employees or file certain tax forms. An EIN is a 9-digit number assigned by the IRS to business entities.
Finding Your Entity Number
The entity number is the identification number issued by the California Secretary of State when the entity registered in California. You can use the California Secretary of State Business Search to find an Entity Number for a particular CA entity. If searching for a corporation by entity number, the letter “C” must be entered followed by the applicable seven-digit entity number.
Corporations have a 7-digit number starting with C. LLCs need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) if they have employees or file certain tax forms. An EIN is a 9-digit number assigned by the IRS to business entities.
Obtaining a UEN
A UEN is permanent and unique for each entity. It remains the same if the entity’s name changes. From 1 July 2016, you are a small business entity if you are a sole trader, partnership, company or trust that: operates a business and has a turnover less than $10 million.
In Singapore, business entities require a UEN to transact in GoBusiness Licensing. Foreign or Local entities can obtain a UEN by registering with an appropriate UEN Issuance agency.