| Situation | EIN Required? |
|---|---|
| Have employees | ✅ Yes |
| Operate as a Corporation (Inc.) or LLC | ✅ Yes |
| File federal taxes as anything other than a sole proprietor | ✅ Yes |
| Apply for IRP, IFTA, or KYU under a business name | ✅ Yes |
| Want to open a business bank account | ✅ Yes |
| Apply for a USDOT number using a business name | ✅ Yes |
| Register for state fuel or weight-distance taxes (like NY HUT, NM WDT, KYU) | ✅ Usually Yes |
Do I need EIN number?
Oct. 4, 2025, 12:40 p.m.
You Need an EIN If You:
