How to Get an EIN for Your New York LLC
Title: How to Get an EIN for Your New York LLC
Description: Steps to obtain an EIN for your NY LLC, including federal registration and state filing requirements.
How do I get an EIN for my New York LLC?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS, not New York State. File your Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State under N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law § 203 ($200 filing fee), then apply for an EIN directly with the IRS using Form SS-4 at irs.gov/ein, by phone at 1-800-829-4933, or by mail. The IRS issues EINs immediately when you apply online—there is no state EIN fee.
Step 1: File Your Articles of Organization
Before applying for an EIN, establish your LLC in New York. File Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations (N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law § 203). The filing fee is $200.
File online at https://filing.dos.ny.gov/ for fastest processing—acknowledgments arrive within minutes. Your Articles must include:
- LLC name with required designator (LLC, Limited Liability Company, or L.L.C.)
- County where your principal office is located
- Secretary of State as agent for service of process
- Organizer name, address, and signature
You can also file by mail or in-person at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231.
Step 2: Apply for Your EIN with the IRS
Once your Articles are filed and confirmed, apply for your EIN directly with the IRS. The EIN is free and requires no state approval.
Online (fastest): Visit irs.gov/ein and complete the application. You'll receive your EIN immediately.
By phone: Call 1-800-829-4933 during business hours.
By mail: Complete Form SS-4 and mail to the IRS. Processing takes 4–6 weeks.
Have your LLC's legal name, principal business address, formation date, and organizer's Social Security Number or ITIN ready.
Key Points
- No state EIN exists. New York does not issue separate EINs. The federal EIN is your only business tax identifier.
- Timing: You can apply for an EIN before or after filing your Articles, but filing first provides documentation of your LLC's existence.
- DBA requirement: If you operate under a different name, file a Certificate of Assumed Name with New York ($25 fee).
- Next step: Once you receive your EIN, open a business bank account using your EIN and Articles of Organization.
Contact Information:
- New York Department of State: (518) 473-2492
- IRS EIN Application: irs.gov/ein
This is general information, not legal advice.