Do You Need an EIN Number for Your Online Business? | How to Apply for an EIN Number Online

Are you starting an online business, and wonder if you need an EIN number from the IRS? An “Employer Identification Number” (EIN) is not just for when a business has employees. In this video I share the 3 situations when you NEED an EIN, the one reason you WANT an employer tax ID number, even if you don’t need it, and how to get an EIN online & via mail.
This video is for businesses based in the United States as well as businesses who just sell products or services into the United States.
00:00 intro
00:38 Does Your U.S. Business Need an EIN?
02:09 Does Your Non-U.S. Business Need an EIN?
02:48 How to Apply for an EIN
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