Open a Business Bank Account
Banks require your EIN and formation documents to open a U.S. business checking account.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Get an EIN for your U.S. company
Your EIN — the IRS Federal Tax ID your business needs to open a bank account, hire, and file taxes — is included when you form your company with HelloGov. We obtain it for you, even if you don’t have an SSN.
50U.S. States
IncludedWith formation
IRSFederal tax ID
~10 minOnline application
What It UnlocksEverything your EIN lets you do
Everything your EIN lets you do
once your company is formed
A Federal Tax ID is what turns your new entity into an operating business — here’s what it opens up, all included with your HelloGov formation.
Included With FormationYour EIN, handled for you
Your EIN, handled for you
when you form with HelloGov
HelloGov doesn’t sell an EIN on its own — we obtain it from the IRS as part of forming your U.S. company, so it’s done right and ready to use from day one.
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EIN with HelloGov formation
- EIN included — no separate charge
- We file the IRS SS-4 for you
- Works without a U.S. SSN (non-U.S. founders welcome)
- EIN confirmation delivered with your formation documents
- Bank-ready package so you can open an account right away
Doing it yourself
- Navigate the IRS SS-4 and EIN process alone
- Extra hurdles if you don’t have an SSN
- Easy to file before your entity is properly formed
- No one to call when the IRS has questions
- Piece together formation, EIN, and agent separately
How It WorksFrom application to
From application to
EIN in hand
Form your company and we obtain your EIN from the IRS as part of the process. A real person is always one step away.
Start your company formation
Pick your entity (LLC or C-Corp) and state. Your EIN is included in the formation bundle — there’s nothing separate to order.
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Answer a few questions (~10 min)
Tell us about your business and owners. We collect exactly what the IRS needs for your EIN — including the SS-4 details for non-U.S. founders.
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We file with the state & the IRS
We file your Articles with the state and, once it confirms, obtain your EIN from the IRS on your behalf. You can track every step in real time.
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Receive your EIN & documents
Your EIN confirmation letter arrives with your filed Articles and operating agreement or bylaws — ready to open a bank account and start operating.
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PricingTransparent pricing,
Transparent pricing,
no hidden fees
Form your company for a one-time fee, then renew compliance annually.
Year 1 — Formation
$489and up
all-in — includes state filing fee. Select your state for an exact total.
Everything to launch your U.S. business.
Get started- Formation filing in any state
- EIN / Tax ID
- Registered agent (1 year)
- Operating agreement or bylaws
- Formation documents delivered
- U.S. business address
Year 2+ — Compliance
$249/year + state fees
Renews each year to keep your company in good standing with the state.
Keep your business compliant.
Renew yearly- Registered agent renewal
- Annual report filing
- Compliance reminders
- Mail scanning / virtual mailbox
Your price already includes the state filing fee, which we pay to the state on your behalf.
FAQ
EIN questions, answered
Common questions about getting an EIN (Federal Tax ID) and how it’s included with HelloGov formation.
Top Questions
An EIN — Employer Identification Number — is a nine-digit federal tax ID issued by the IRS to identify your business. It works like a Social Security number for your company and is needed to open a bank account, hire employees, and file taxes.
HelloGov obtains your EIN as part of forming your U.S. company — it is included in our formation bundle rather than sold as a standalone product. When you form your LLC or C-Corp with HelloGov, we secure your EIN from the IRS and deliver the confirmation letter with your other formation documents.
Yes. Your EIN is included when you form with HelloGov — there is no separate EIN charge. Once the state approves your company, we file for your Employer Identification Number with the IRS on your behalf.
Yes. Non-U.S. founders without an SSN can still obtain an EIN. As part of formation, HelloGov handles the IRS SS-4 process — including for international founders — so you do not need a U.S. SSN or ITIN to get your company its EIN.
Timing depends on the IRS and on your company first being approved by the state. After your formation is approved, we obtain your EIN and deliver the confirmation as soon as the IRS issues it, then it appears with your documents.
Your EIN lets you open a U.S. business bank account, hire employees and run payroll, file federal and state taxes, apply for licenses and permits, and work with U.S. vendors and payment processors.
There is no separate fee for your EIN — it is bundled into HelloGov’s formation package along with state filing, registered agent service for year one, and your formation documents. You also pay your state’s filing fee, which is set by the state and shown upfront.
Get StartedGet your EIN by forming with
Get your EIN by forming with
our AI-powered platform
Form your LLC or C-Corp and HelloGov obtains your EIN from the IRS — included, bank-ready, and handled for you.
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