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Form SS-4

EIN

1. Legal name of entity (or individual) for whom the EIN is being requested

2. Trade name of business (if different from name on line 1)

3. Executor, administrator, trustee, “care of” name

4a. Mailing Address(room, apt., suite no., and street or P.O. box)

4b. City, State and ZIP code (If foreign, see instructions)

5a. Street address (if different) (Don’t enter a P.O. box.)

5b. City, state and ZIP code (If foreign see instructions)

6. Country and State where principal business is located

7a. Name of responsible party

7b. SSN, ITIN, or EIN

8a. Is this application for a limited liability company (LLC) (or a foreign equivalent)?

YesNo

8b. If 8a is “Yes,” enter the number of LLC members

8c. If 8a is “Yes,” was the LLC organized in the United States?

YesNo

9a. Type of entity (check only one box). Caution: If 8a is “Yes,” see the instructions for the correct box to check

Sole proprietor(SSN)PartnershipCorporation(Enter Form Number To Be Filled)Personal Service CorporationChurch or church-controlled organizationOther nonprofit organization(Specify)Estate(SSN Of Decedent)Plan administrator(TIN)Trust(TIN Of Grantor)Military/Nation GuardFarmers' cooperativeREMICState/local governmentFederal governmentIndian tribal governments/enterprisesOther(Specify)

Group Exemption Number (GEN) if any

9b. If a corporation, name the state or foreign country (if applicable) where incorporated

10. Reason for applying(check only one box)

Started new business(specify type)Hired employees(check the box and see line 13.)Compliance with IRS withholding regulationsBanking purpose(specify purpose)Changed type of organization(specify new type)Purchased going businessCreated a trust(Specify type)Created a pension plan(specify type)Other(Specify)

11. Date business started or acquired. See instructions.

12. Closing month of accounting year

13. Highest number of employees expected in the next 12 months (enter -0- if none). If no employees expected, skip line 14.

14. If you expect your employment tax liability to be $1,000 or less in a full calendar year and want to file Form 944 annually instead of Forms 941 quarterly, check here. (Your employment tax liability will generally be $1,000 or less if you expect to pay $5,000 or less, $6,536 or less if you’re in a U.S. territory, in total wages.) If you don’t check this box, you must file Form 941 for every quarter.

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15. First date wages or annuities were paid. Note: If applicant is a withholding agent, enter date income will first be paid to nonresident alien.

16. Check one box that best describes the principal activity of your business.

Health care & social assistanceWholesale—agent/brokerConstructionRental & leasingTransportation & warehousingAccommodation & food serviceWholesale—otherRetailReal estateManufacturingFinance & insuranceOther

17. Indicate principal line of merchandise sold, specific construction work done, products produced, or services provided.

18. Has the applicant entity shown on line 1 ever applied for and received an EIN?

YesNo

If “Yes,” write previous EIN here:

Third Party Designee

Note: Complete this section only if you want to authorize the named individual to receive the entity’s EIN and answer questions about the completion of this form.

Designee’s name

Designee’s telephone number (include area code)

Designee’s fax number (include area code)

Address and ZIP code

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

Name and title(type clearly)

Applicant’s telephone number (include area code)

Applicant’s fax number (include area code)

Applicant's Mail ID

Signature

Date

Do I need an EIN?

File Form SS-4 if the applicant entity doesn’t already have an EIN but is required to show an EIN on any return, statement, or other document.1 See also the separate instructions for each line on Form SS-4.

started a new business	doesn’t currently have (nor expect to have) employees	complete lines 1, 2, 4a–8a, 8b–c (if applicable), 9a, 9b (if applicable), 10–14, and 16–18.
hired (or will hire) employees, including household employees	doesn’t already have an EIN	complete lines 1, 2, 4a–6, 7a–b, 8a, 8b–c (if applicable), 9a, 9b (if applicable), and 10–18.
opened a bank account	needs an EIN for banking purposes only	complete lines 1–5b, 7a–b, 8a, 8b–c (if applicable), 9a, 9b (if applicable), 10, and 18.
changed type of organization	either the legal character of the organization or its ownership changed (for example, you incorporate a sole proprietorship or form a partnership)²	complete lines 1–18 (as applicable).
purchased a going business³	doesn’t already have an EIN	complete lines 1–18 (as applicable).
created a trust	the trust is other than a grantor trust or an IRA trust⁴	complete lines 1–18 (as applicable).
created a pension plan as a plan administrator⁵	needs an EIN for reporting purposes	complete lines 1, 3, 4a–5b, 7a–b, 9a, 10, and 18.
is a foreign person needing an EIN to comply with IRS withholding regulations	needs an EIN to complete a Form W-8 (other than Form W-8ECI), avoid withholding on portfolio assets, or claim tax treaty benefits⁶	complete lines 1–5b, 7a–b (SSN or ITIN as applicable), 8a, 8b–c (if applicable), 9a, 9b (if applicable), 10, and 18.
is administering an estate	needs an EIN to report estate income on Form 1041	complete lines 1–7b, 9a, 10–12, 13–17 (if applicable), and 18.
is a withholding agent for taxes on nonwage income paid to an alien (that is, individual, corporation, or partnership, etc.)	is an agent, broker, fiduciary, manager, tenant, or spouse who is required to file Form 1042, Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons	complete lines 1, 2, 3 (if applicable), 4a–5b, 7a–b, 8a, 8b–c (if applicable), 9a, 9b (if applicable), 10, and 18.
is a state or local agency	serves as a tax reporting agent for public assistance recipients under Rev. Proc. 80-4, 1980-1 C.B. 581⁷	complete lines 1, 2, 4a–5b, 7a–b, 9a, 10, and 18.
is a single-member LLC (or similar single-member entity)	needs an EIN to file Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, for filing employment tax returns and excise tax returns, or for state reporting purposes⁸, or is a foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entity and needs an EIN to file Form 5472, Information Return of a 25%Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business	complete lines 1–18 (as applicable).
is an S corporation	needs an EIN to file Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation⁹	complete lines 1–18 (as applicable).

¹ For example, a sole proprietorship or self-employed farmer who establishes a qualified retirement plan, or is required to file excise, employment, alcohol, tobacco, or firearms returns, must have an EIN. A partnership, corporation, REMIC (real estate mortgage investment conduit), nonprofit organization (church, club, etc.), or farmers’ cooperative must use an EIN for any tax-related purpose even if the entity doesn’t have employees.
² However, don’t apply for a new EIN if the existing entity only (a) changed its business name, (b) elected on Form 8832 to change the way it is taxed (or is covered by the default rules), or (c) terminated its partnership status because at least 50% of the total interests in partnership capital and profits were sold or exchanged within a 12-month period. The EIN of the terminated partnership should continue to be used. See Regulations section 301.6109-1(d)(2)(iii).
³Don’t use the EIN of the prior business unless you became the “owner” of a corporation by acquiring its stock.
⁴However, grantor trusts that don’t file using Optional Method 1 and IRA trusts that are required to file Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return, must have an EIN. For more information on grantor trusts, see the Instructions for Form 1041.
⁵A plan administrator is the person or group of persons specified as the administrator by the instrument under which the plan is operated.
⁶Entities applying to be a Qualified Intermediary (QI) need a QI-EIN even if they already have an EIN. See Rev. Proc. 2000-12.
⁷See also Household employer agent in the instructions. Note: State or local agencies may need an EIN for other reasons, for example, hired employees.
⁸ See Disregarded entities in the instructions for details on completing Form SS-4 for an LLC.
⁹An existing corporation that is electing or revoking S corporation status should use its previously assigned EIN.