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EIN in Washington (WA)

How to get an EIN for your Washington business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Washington has no state income tax, B&O tax applies.

Getting an EIN in Washington follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Washington (WA) has no state income tax, B&O tax applies. 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).

Washington

EIN in Washington (WA)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Washington (WA) | | State Income Tax | no state income tax, B&O tax applies | | LLC Filing Fee | $200 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Department of Revenue | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Washington State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Washington state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Washington 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 Washington

| 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.

Washington 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 Washington 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. Washington does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Washington?

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 Washington have a state tax ID?

Yes. Washington 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 Washington.

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

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Washington LLC formation costs $200 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Washington state income tax rate?

Washington has no state income tax, B&O tax applies. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Washington state taxes.

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