Yes, In order to be considered a legitimate business you must have an employer ID number. An EIN is a federal tax identification number issued to your business from the IRS. It is required to establish an account with the IRS to track the many taxes your company files.
There are several ways to get your company an EIN. The form itself is called an SS4 form. You can contact the IRS either through their website, by phone, or via mail to obtain this form. Better yet, click here to get the form now.

When filling out the SS4 form for the IRS you need to have all the information filled out correctly. All the details must match your other records (eg. Corporate Papers, Licenses, etc.)

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