Tax ID
Get an EIN for Your North Carolina Business
An EIN is the IRS tax ID for your business. It is different from the SOS ID North Carolina assigns when you form. The IRS charges nothing; we obtain it for you for $99.
North Carolina fees re-checked against the SOS schedule: October 30, 2026
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.
- Filed online with the NC Secretary of State
- We track your April 15 annual report
- Cited to NC General Statutes 57D and 55
- Talk to a filer: (386) 465-3937
Get an EIN for Your North Carolina Business: the North Carolina specifics
EIN vs. SOS ID
The Secretary of State issues an SOS ID for your entity. The IRS issues the EIN you use for banking, payroll and NC Department of Revenue registration.
Check it: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Free from the IRS
You can apply online yourself at no cost. Our fee covers preparing and submitting the application.
Check it: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Get an EIN for Your North Carolina Business: questions
If you hire employees or open most business bank accounts, yes. The IRS explains when one is required.
Check it: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Yes. Every filing on this site can be made directly with the NC Department of the Secretary of State, Business Registration Division, for the state fee alone. We charge a separate service fee to prepare and file it for you.
Check it: NC Department of the Secretary of StateReady when you are, North Carolina.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits North Carolina filings for owners. We are not the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and we do not give legal advice. Every state and county charge passes through at the exact amount billed, and anyone can file directly with the Business Registration Division for no service fee.