Private EIN filing service, Sole Proprietor
Sole proprietor EIN filing support.
Sole proprietors are not always required to have an EIN. If you choose to use one for banking, privacy, or hiring, we prepare and submit the SS-4 application as a private filing service.
An EIN is always free directly from the IRS at irs.gov. We're the done-for-you option.
What's included
$99flat service fee
- Application review by a filing specialist
- SS-4 prepared and checked against IRS rejection causes
- Filed with the IRS as your authorized third-party designee
- EIN delivered by email after IRS issuance, banking-ready confirmation PDF
- Human support until your filing is complete
Why it matters
Where the EIN unblocks your Sole Proprietor.
Protect your SSN
Every client that pays you $600+ asks for a W-9. An EIN lets you hand those out without exposing your Social Security Number.
Required if you hire
The moment you have an employee, or set up a retirement plan like a Solo 401(k), the IRS requires an EIN.
Real business banking
Many banks require an EIN for business accounts, and separating finances makes tax time dramatically simpler.
Sole Proprietor questions
Asked by people like you.
Do I actually need an EIN as a sole proprietor?+
Honestly: not always. If you have no employees, no retirement plan, and don't mind using your SSN on W-9s and your personal account for business, you can operate without one. Most freelancers get one anyway for privacy and banking, but the choice is genuinely yours.
If I form an LLC later, does the EIN carry over?+
No, a new LLC needs its own new EIN. If an LLC is in your near-term plans, consider forming it first so you only file once.
Does an EIN change how I file taxes?+
No, you still file Schedule C with your personal return. The EIN is an identifier, not a tax election.
General information, not legal or tax advice, for advice about your situation, consult a licensed professional.
Prepared and filed with support.
Five minutes of questions, and your Sole Proprietor EIN is in motion.