To get a tax ID number, you must register your business entity first. Then fill out IRS Form SS-4 online, by phone, mail or fax. You can also file Form W-7. Most entities need an ID number to file taxes or hire employees. The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant can help determine if you need one. It takes 4-6 weeks to get your number, or just hours if applying online. With an ID number, the IRS tracks businesses for taxes.
Business Registration in DC
To register your business entity in DC, fill out IRS Form SS-4 to get a tax ID number. You can apply online, by phone, mail or fax. Form W-7 is another option. Use the IRS Interactive Tool to see if you need one. Getting your number takes 4-6 weeks, or just hours if applying online. With a tax ID number, you register your DC employer online at MyTax.DC.gov. Supply your number and personal data. Expect your DC number in 3-5 days. Then get any required DC licenses for your profession.
Also file a DBA certificate to operate under a business name. And limit liability by forming a corporation or LLC.
Additional Steps and Help
Once you get a federal tax ID number, also get a DC Tax Id Number.
To get a DC business license, show you owe DC less than $100 in fines, tickets, taxes, etc.
Apply for your tax ID number by selecting your organization type. You’ll get the number by email.
You can verify a DC business license online, by phone, in person or by writing.
To find your tax ID number, look in the IRS letter after registering your LLC. Or call them.
Consider a sole proprietorship if you want to start a business in DC by yourself. To operate a legitimate DC business, licensing and registration are required. Most businesses in the District are organized or registered with the DCRA’s Corporations Division.
The EIN Number for your Washington DC LLC will be used to open a bank account, file taxes, get financing, and handle payroll. You can get an EIN for your DC LLC by mail, fax, or online.
In DC, if you use a name to operate a business, you must file a Fictitious Name Statement. A corporation or LLC limits liability.
In addition to federal income tax, LLCs in DC must pay district income tax. Sales and use tax also applies.
To start a corporation in DC, choose a business name, select an agent, and file articles with DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
An EIN, or Tax ID, identifies a business for tax purposes. A Tax ID is needed in DC to open a bank account, hire employees, etc.
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