Who needs one
- Companies with employees.
- Corporations and partnerships, including multi-member LLCs.
- Many single-member LLCs, since banks typically want one.
What we need
- Your legal entity name.
- The responsible party's name and tax ID.
- Your entity type, address, and start date.
After you get it
Save the IRS letter. You'll use the number for your bank, payroll, and state accounts. Your document is stored in your portal when we obtain it.
Reviewed by Sean Webb, owner of Ohio Registered Statutory Agent LLC. Updated 2026-11-06. General information, not legal advice.