How do I get an EIN (Tax ID) for my entity?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your company's U.S. tax ID with the IRS. You need one for U.S. banking, most payment processors, and federal tax filings.
Price: $189 one-time (expedited processing)
Option 1 — During formation
Toggle Tax ID (EIN) in the Additional Formation & Services section at checkout.
Option 2 — After formation
- Open your entity DashPanel
- Go to the Plugins tab and order Tax ID (EIN), or ask OtoCo AI: "I need an EIN"
- Pay $189 (card or one-click saved card)
- Complete the Next steps form in the Tax ID plugin — OtoCo cannot file with the IRS until you submit it
Option 3 — Included with BYOE
Bring Your Own Entity includes the EIN in the $149 setup fee.
After you submit the form
OtoCo files with the IRS on your behalf. The EIN is issued to OtoCo as your registered agent and forwarded to your DashPanel and email on file. The number appears on the Overview tab.
Complete the form promptly
Payment alone does not start IRS processing. You must fill out the Tax ID plugin form with your entity details, responsible party info, and business address.
Processing time
- With U.S. address on file — target 2 business days after form submission
- Without U.S. SSN — several weeks (IRS manual review). See EIN without SSN.
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