{"id":355,"date":"2018-09-04T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T08:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"\/how-to-get-ein-number-for-llc"},"modified":"2025-05-31T01:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:31:06","slug":"how-to-get-an-llc-and-ein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/how-to-get-an-llc-and-ein\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get an LLC and EIN (Tax ID Number)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-355-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLC_and_EIN_Setup_Guide.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLC_and_EIN_Setup_Guide.mp4\">https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLC_and_EIN_Setup_Guide.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h3>Pasos para obtener un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal del IRS<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Obtaining your EIN Number for an LLC can be done fairly easily online. Now that EIN (Tax ID) obtainment is available via the web, businesses no longer need to apply the \u201cold way\u201d via fax or by mail. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions to obtain your LLC\u2019s Tax ID (EIN) Number Online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Start by browsing through the common definitions below to get familiar with necessary terms that will make your EIN obtainment process a walk in the park. Here&#8217;s how to get an LLC and EIN (Tax ID Number).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Pasos para obtener su n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal patrimonial en l\u00ednea:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#information\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prepare su informaci\u00f3n<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#responsible\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nombrar a un responsable<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#online\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Solicite su EIN de LLC en l\u00ednea<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#mail\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Solicite su EIN de LLC por correo tradicional<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#fax\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Solicite su EIN de LLC por fax<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#documents\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reciba sus documentos EIN (Tax ID) de LLC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n   .border-box {<br \/>   margin-bottom:18px;<br \/>   margin-top: 18px;<br \/>   border: 4px solid rgb(1, 170, 240);<br \/>   padding: 25px;<br \/>   }<br \/>   .h2-border-box {<br \/>   font-family: Roboto, san-sarif;<br \/>   color: #01aaf0 ;<br \/>   margin-bottom: 0px!important;<br \/>   **line-height: 32px!important;<br \/>   }<br \/>   .p-border-box {<br \/>   margin-top:10px;<br \/>   margin-bottom:18px;<br \/>   font-size:18px;<br \/>   }<br \/>   @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {<br \/>   .p-border-box {<br \/>   margin-top:40px!important;<br \/>   }<br \/>   }<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"zoomFilingsAdvert\" style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 4px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\"><a href=\"\">Solicite un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN) de LLC en l\u00ednea<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Solicitar un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal LLC (EIN) y obtener su n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal en 1 hora o menos.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 14px 34px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"\">Comenzar la solicitud de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN) de LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una SRL?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability protection of a corporation. In addition to protecting your family\u2019s assets and allowing you to claim your company\u2019s profits in your personal tax returns, LLCs also offer the ability to choose from multiple taxation options, such as being taxed like a Sole Proprietorship or being taxed like an S-Corporation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most popular business entity type in America today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11811 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"how to get an llc and ein\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-pixabay-4164051-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una parte responsable?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A \u201cResponsible Party\u201d is the person who has a level of control over the funds or assets in the entity that enables the individual, directly or indirectly, to control, manage or direct the entity and the disposition of its funds and assets. If an LLC has multiple owners (LLC owners are called Members), a single representative of the LLC must be named responsible for obtaining a Tax ID Number on behalf of the LLC. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In other words, the Limited Liability Company (LLC) may have multiple owners, but there can be only one Responsible Party obtaining the federal Tax ID Number for an LLC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>C\u00f3mo obtener un EIN (n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal) para su LLC:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"information\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>1. Prepare su informaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tenga preparadas sus respuestas antes de iniciar el proceso de solicitud del EIN. Se le har\u00e1n preguntas complejas que requieren conocimientos generales sobre su empresa y sus propietarios. Por ejemplo: N\u00fameros de la Seguridad Social (SSN) de los propietarios actuales, prop\u00f3sito de su solicitud, salarios previstos, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"responsible\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>2. Nombrar a un responsable<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">En lo que respecta al IRS, no importa cu\u00e1ntos miembros en su LLC, s\u00f3lo hay una parte responsable de cada solicitud de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal. Puede que tenga que reunir a sus socios para discutir qui\u00e9n debe ser la parte responsable de su LLC. La informaci\u00f3n personal de la parte responsable ser\u00e1 requerida durante el proceso de solicitud de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n   .border-box {<br \/>   margin-bottom:18px;<br \/>   margin-top: 18px;<br \/>   border: 4px solid rgb(1, 170, 240);<br \/>   padding: 25px;<br \/>   }<br \/>   .h2-border-box {<br \/>   font-family: Roboto, san-sarif;<br \/>   color: #01aaf0 ;<br \/>   margin-bottom: 0px!important;<br \/>   **line-height: 32px!important;<br \/>   }<br \/>   .p-border-box {<br \/>   margin-top:10px;<br \/>   margin-bottom:18px;<br \/>   font-size:18px;<br \/>   }<br \/>   @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {<br \/>   .p-border-box {<br \/>   margin-top:40px!important;<br \/>   }<br \/>   }<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"zoomFilingsAdvert\" style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 4px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\"><a href=\"\">Obtener un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN) de LLC<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 18px;\">Solicitar un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal LLC (EIN) y obtener su n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal en 1 hora o menos.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 14px 34px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"\">Obtener un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN) de LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"online\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>3. Solicite su EIN LLC en l\u00ednea<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Puede obtener su n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal o n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n patronal (EIN) del IRS a trav\u00e9s de la solicitud EIN del IRS en l\u00ednea. El proceso de solicitud en l\u00ednea tiene un tiempo promedio de procesamiento de 30 minutos y est\u00e1 abierto de 7:00am a 10:00pm PST. Tenga en cuenta que el IRS ya no proporciona asistencia telef\u00f3nica para los solicitantes de EIN; si usted est\u00e1 tratando de obtener su EIN fuera de horas, hay servicios alternativos de obtenci\u00f3n de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal disponibles 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"how to get an llc and ein\" width=\"640\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-1536x1114.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-2048x1486.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-jopwell-2422277-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"mail\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>4. Solicite su EIN de LLC por correo tradicional<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">El IRS tambi\u00e9n ofrece un servicio de obtenci\u00f3n del NIF a trav\u00e9s del correo tradicional. Esta opci\u00f3n suele tardar entre 4 y 5 semanas, dependiendo de la demanda y la carga de trabajo del IRS; y si su solicitud es denegada debido a los errores antes mencionados, tendr\u00e1 que esperar esas pocas semanas s\u00f3lo para recibir el mensaje de error\/denegaci\u00f3n. Tenga en cuenta que muchos de estos mensajes de error no proporcionan ninguna instrucci\u00f3n precisa sobre c\u00f3mo resolver el problema y es posible que tenga que volver a empezar el proceso de obtenci\u00f3n del EIN desde el principio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"fax\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>5. Solicite el EIN de su LLC por fax<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">El IRS tambi\u00e9n acepta solicitudes de N\u00famero EIN por fax y normalmente tarda hasta 4 d\u00edas en procesar las solicitudes enviadas por fax. Sin embargo, este m\u00e9todo no es 100% infalible, ya que no hay confirmaci\u00f3n de que el fax se haya enviado correctamente o de que el terminal adecuado lo haya recibido en el otro extremo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"documents\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>6. Recibir su LLC EIN (Tax ID) Documentos<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Usted debe recibir un correo electr\u00f3nico con el n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal de su LLC. Adem\u00e1s, tambi\u00e9n debe estar atento a un sobre de correo tradicional que contiene sus documentos oficiales de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal del Servicio de Impuestos Internos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Para obtener su EIN para LLC inmediatamente, \u00a1empiece ahora!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11810 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"how to get an llc and ein\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-3205570-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Get an LLC and EIN: FAQ<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b> 1. What is an EIN, and why does my LLC need one?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify a business for tax purposes. You might also know it as an LLC Tax ID number. Your LLC may need an EIN to do some basic things such as opening a business bank account, file federal and state taxes, apply for permits (as well as licenses or business credit), and even to hire employees.<\/p>\n<p><b> 2. Who is eligible to apply for an EIN for an LLC?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Whoever is in charge of the LLC can apply for an EIN. They will need a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).<\/p>\n<p><b> 3. How can I apply for an EIN for my LLC?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>There are three main ways to apply for an LLC::<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online:<\/b> All you have to do is visit the IRS EIN Assistant tool on the IRS website. It shouldn\u2019t surprise you to know that this is the fastest method, and you will receive your EIN immediately upon completing the process.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mail:<\/b> Good-old reliable physical mail. You will need to complete IRS Form SS-4 and mail it to the IRS. Then, you\u2019ll have to wait 4-6 weeks while your application is processed..<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fax:<\/b> Yup, fax. Send the completed Form SS-4 to the IRS fax number listed on the form. At least it\u2019s better than mail, since it takes about 4-7 business days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> 4. What information is required to apply for an EIN for an LLC?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a list of all the legal documents you\u2019ll need to apply for an AIN:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The LLC\u2019s legal name and trade name (if different).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The responsible party\u2019s name and SSN or ITIN.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The LLC\u2019s mailing and physical address.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The type of entity (LLC) and the number of members.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The reason for applying (e.g., starting a new business or hiring employees).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> 5. Do single-member LLCs need a Tax ID Number?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>While single-member LLCs are taxed as sole proprietorships and therefore do not always need an EIN (for example, if they do not have employees or file excise tax returns). However, an EIN is required if the LLC chooses to be taxed as a corporation (or simply if it has employees). It\u2019s not unheard of for single-member LLCs to obtain an EIN for convenience in banking or separating business and personal finances.<\/p>\n<p><b> 6. Can I apply for an EIN before forming my LLC?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>No, you must form your LLC and have the official legal name and documentation (such as your Articles of Organization) before applying for an EIN. We understand why it can be tempting, however.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. How much does it cost to obtain an EIN for an LLC?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>The IRS provides EINs free of charge, and you should be cautious (and perhaps even suspicious) of any third-party services looking to charge you for applying on your behalf.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 18px; border: 1px solid #01aaf0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Art\u00edculos relacionados con el n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/guia-para-la-obtencion-del-numero-de-identificacion-fiscal\/\"><span style=\"color: #0099ff;\">Gu\u00eda para la obtenci\u00f3n del n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/texas-tax-id-ein-number-business-registration\/\"><span style=\"color: #0099ff;\">N\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal de Texas (EIN) y registro de empresas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto, san-sarif; color: #01aaf0; margin-bottom: 0px!important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/ohio-tax-id-ein-number-business-registration\/\"><span style=\"color: #0099ff;\">N\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal (EIN) de Ohio y registro de empresas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- div--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steps for Obtaining a Tax ID Number from the IRS Obtaining your EIN Number for an LLC can be done fairly easily online. Now that EIN (Tax ID) obtainment is available via the web, businesses no longer need to apply the \u201cold way\u201d via fax or by mail. 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