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\u003Cbr>government agencies,Indian tribal entities,certain individuals,and others.)  \u003Cbr>See separate instructions for each line.Keep a copy for your records.  \u003Cbr>Go to www.irs.gov/FormSS4 for instructions and the latest information.   |  |  | OMBNo.1545-0003   |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  | EIN   |\n| Type or print clearly.   | Legal name of entity (or individua)for whom the EIN is being requested  \u003Cbr>1   |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 2 Trade name of business(if different from name on line 1)   |  | 3 Executor,administrator,trustee,\"care of\"name   |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 4a Mailing address(room,apt.,suite no.and street,or P.O.box)   |  | 5a Street address (if different)(Don't enter a P.O.box.)   |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 4b City,state,and ZIP code (if foreign,see instructions)   |  | 5b City,state,and ZIP code (if foreign,see instructions)   |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 6 County and state where principal business is located   |  |  |  |  |\n|  | 7a Name of responsible party   |  |  | 7b SSN,ITIN,or EIN   |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 8a Is this application for a limited liability company (LLC)  \u003Cbr>□No  \u003Cbr>(or a foregn equivalent)?  .  .  \u003Cbr>Yes   |  |  |  | 8b If 8a is \"Yes,\"enter the number of  \u003Cbr>LLC members .....   |  |\n\n8c If 8a is \"Yes,\"was the LLC organized in the United States?  \n□No  \nYes  \n9a Type of entity (check only one box).Caution:If 8a is“Yes,”see the instructions for the correct box to check.Sole proprietor (SSN)Estate (SSN of decedent)PartnershipPlan administrator(TIN)Corporation (enter form number to be filed)Trust (TIN of grantor)Personal service corporationMilitary/National GuardChurch or church-controlled organization□Farmers'cooperative□Federal governmentOther nonprofit organization (specify)REMICIndian tribal governments/enterprises   Other(specify)                 Group Exemption Number(GEN)if any         9b If a corporation,name the state or foreign country(ifStateForeign country  applicable)where incorporated                                    10 Reason for applying(check only one boxBanking purpose (specify purpose)  \n□Started new business (specify type)Changed type of organization (specify new type)           Purchased going business  \n□Hired employees(Check the box and see line 13.)Created a trust (specify type)Compliance with IRS withholding regulationsCreated a pension plan(specify type)  \nOther(specify)  \n\n| 1 Date business started or acquired (month,day,year).See instructions.   |  |  | 12 Closing month of accounting year   |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 3 Highest number of emplo  \u003Cbr>f no employees expected  \u003Cbr>Agricultural   | yees expected in the next   \u003Cbr>,skip line 14.  \u003Cbr>Household   | 12 months(enter-0-if none).  \u003Cbr>Other   | 14 If you expect your employment tax liability to be $1,000 or less in a  \u003Cbr>full calendar year and want to file Form 944 annually instead of Forms  \u003Cbr>941 quarterly,check here.(Youremployment tax liability will generally  \u003Cbr>be $1,000 or less if you expect to pay $5,000 or less,$6,536 or less if  \u003Cbr>you're in a U.S.teritory,in total wages.)If you don't check this box,  \u003Cbr>you must file Form 941 for every quarter   |\n\n15 First date wages or annuities were paid(month,day,year).Note:If applicant i a withholding aget,enter date income will first be paid to nonresident alien(month,day,year)                                   \n16 Check one box that best describes the principal activity of your business.Health care &social assistance □ Wholesale-agent/brokerTransportation &warehousing□Accommodation &food service    Rea estate□Manufacturing □Finance &insurance    Other(specify)                     \n17 Indicate principal line of merchandise sold,specific construction work done,products produced,or services provided.","cbCaiomB56nNmMM5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiomB56nNmMM5","pdf",122921,"English","# Application overview\n## When to use Form SS-4 (EIN eligibility guidance)","[{\"question\":\"What is Form SS-4 used for?\",\"answer\":\"Form SS-4 is used to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) when the applicant entity does not already have an EIN and must show one on returns or other documents.\"},{\"question\":\"When should a business complete which lines on Form SS-4?\",\"answer\":\"The document provides guidance based on situations such as starting a new business without employees, hiring employees, or needing an EIN for banking purposes only, specifying the lines to complete for each case.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can be authorized to receive the entity’s EIN and related questions?\",\"answer\":\"The form includes a third-party designee section to authorize a named individual to receive the entity’s EIN and answer questions about completion of the form.\"}]","Application for Employer Identification Number (Form SS-4 - Rev.12-2025) | PDF",1789510204]