Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed. Although changing the name of your business does not require you to obtain a new EIN, you may wish to visit the Business Name Change page to find out what actions are required if you change the name of your business.

How do I change information on my EIN?

To change what the IRS has on file, one should submit a letter (on company letterhead if possible) to the appropriate IRS office with the following information: The responsible party’s full legal name; The responsible party’s Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN);

How do I report a name change to the IRS?

Apply for an ATIN by filing Form W-7A, and file this form with the IRS. After a name change, file Form SS-5 PDF. The form is available on SSA.gov or by calling 800-772-1213.

Do I have to notify the IRS of a name change?

You do not have to report your name change directly to the IRS. However, it’s important to report it to the Social Security Administration (SSA) before you file your tax return. You can change your name by mail or go to your local Social Security office.

What if I make a mistake on my EIN application?

If you realize you made a mistake during your EIN application, you don’t have to fear. You may get a rejection notice from the IRS or you may notice something is wrong as you start filing your company’s tax return. In any case, correcting EIN information is easy with the help of GovDocFiling.

How to apply for an Employer Identification Number?

You must complete each EIN application individually instead of using any automated process. An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online.

How to change your employer ID Number ( EIN )?

How to Change Your Employer ID Number If You Made a Mistake If you made a mistake on your EIN application, such as if you listed a non-owner or officer in Item 3 or elsewhere, do not submit a new EIN application, Form SS-4. Instead, submit a letter to the IRS, preferably on your company letterhead.

Where do I send my business name change request?

If the EIN was recently assigned and filing liability has yet to be determined, send Business Name Change requests to IRS, Stop 6055, Kansas City, MO 64999. In some situations a name change may require a new Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a final return. See Publication 1635 PDF, Understanding Your EIN, to make this determination.

Can a business cancel an employer ID number?

When an employer ID number is given to a business, that EIN is not reused for any other business ever. It stays with and continues to belong to the business that applied for it and for which it was used for tax purposes. This means you can’t really “cancel” an EIN.