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EIN in Tennessee (TN)

How to get an EIN for your Tennessee business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Tennessee follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Tennessee (TN) has no state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Tennessee

EIN in Tennessee (TN)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Tennessee (TN) | | State Income Tax | no state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $300 filing fee + $50 per member | | State Tax Authority | Department of Revenue | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Tennessee State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Tennessee state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Tennessee State Tax ID — From Department of Revenue, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Tennessee

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Tennessee Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Department of Revenue for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Tennessee EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Tennessee does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Tennessee?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Tennessee have a state tax ID?

Yes. Tennessee issues its own state tax registration through the Department of Revenue. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Tennessee.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Tennessee?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Tennessee LLC formation costs $300 filing fee + $50 per member. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Tennessee state income tax rate?

Tennessee has no state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Tennessee state taxes.

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