Federal Tax ID EIN

All businesses need an EIN except sole owners that are not independent contractors.
A DBA (Doing Business As) is required if using a trade name.
Wholesalers, Retailers or buyers of wholesale items need this.

Federal Tax ID EIN

What is a Federal Tax ID EIN ?

Most businesses are required to get a Federal Tax ID EIN.- Obtaining a Federal Tax ID EIN is a separate business tax registration type.

Employers, corporations, LLCs, and partnership as well as independent contractors are required to obtain a federal tax ID EIN.

So, employers, independent contractors, LLC, corporations, and partneships as well as most sole proprietors need to obtain a federar employer identification number.

A sole owner that is not an independent contractor, an employer or a coporate entity can use his or her social security number instead of an EIN. However, optionally, he or she can also obtain an EIN and use as a business tax ID.

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Business License and EIN

A business license is a Business Tax Registration Required By All Businesses. An EIN is a Business Tax ID that all businesses need.

Seller's Permit

In addition to a DBA (Doing Business As) (Assumed Business Name) registration, you will need a Seller's Permit if you sell merchandise or want to buy wholesale

California Incorporation

A DBA (Doing Business As) (Fictitious Firm Name Certificate) registration is required for partnerships and users of a trade name. Instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) , you can form an LLC, or Corporation.

LLC or Corporation?

It is recommended that you file an LLC or Incorporate your business instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) . An LLC or Corp will register your business name.

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DBA (Doing Business As)

Using a trade name requires a DBA (Doing Business As) filing.

Business License

All businesses must obtain an occupational business license.

Seller's Permit

Retailers and Wholesalers must obtain a seller's permit.

EIN

Almost all businesses must obtain an Employer ID Number.

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How to Select Your Licenses and Tax IDs

Select Structure

There are four legal business structures: You must choose one of these: sole proprietor, a gen. or limited partnership, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation.

File a Certificate

Limited Liability Company Corporation must get a state LLC / corporate certificate. Sole Proprietors/Partners must File a DBA (Doing Business As) , Nonprofits must form a non profit corporation.

Get License & EIN

In addition to a corp, LLC, or DBA (Doing Business As) , you will need to obtain an EIN and a business license. If you will hire, you will also need a state EIN.

LLC or Corporation?

It is recommended that you file an LLC or Incorporate your business instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) . An LLC or Corp will register your business name