Your EIN is the IRS tax ID. Your SOS ID identifies the entity on the Secretary of State's records and also appears on assumed name filings. Banks usually ask for both.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)NC Department of the Secretary of State fee schedule and the North Carolina General Statutes reviewed October 30, 2026. Confirm current fees with the Business Registration Division before filing.
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
The forks in the road.
What to have ready
- Form the entity
- Note the SOS ID
- Apply for the EIN
- Open the bank account
EIN vs. Your North Carolina SOS ID
North Carolina law and SOS rules behind this.
| Topic | North Carolina rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | Free from the IRS. | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
Related North Carolina reading.
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.
What North Carolina owners ask us
Yes for withholding; it is used across state tax registrations.
NC Department of RevenueYes. You can file directly with the NC Business Registration Division for the state fee alone. Our service fee is separate and optional.
NC Department of the Secretary of State