There are two ways to process an application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN):
In this article, we will guide you on how to process an Online Account Registration.
Here are the Steps:
On the address bar of your browser, type the
https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp and press “ENTER” on the keyboard.
NOTE: You may simply click on the hyperlink and simply click “OK” on the popup box.
To Start the application process, click on “Begin Application”
NOTE: You will only be able to process this application during business hours. Otherwise, you will be directed to a page that says:
Our online assistant is currently unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please try again at a later time.
Choose the appropriate legal structure that applies to your business. For the purpose of showing step-by-guide on how to complete a registration, let’s just say that your business entity or legal structure is a “Sole Proprietor”
Pick or Choose the correct option by clicking on the radio button and click “Continue”
The EIN Assistant functions like a software installation wizard that guides you through every step of the process. In processing an application for your EIN, simply provide the required information as you progress on each step and click on continue until you reach the last step for EIN Confirmation.
A progress bar is available on the top to show you the different stages that you have to go through until the completion of your Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) application.
NOTE: You will only have 15-minutes to complete the application with the help of the EIN Assistant before your session expires.
