Apply for a Federal Tax ID in California

California has a strong economy. In fact, the state boasts the sixth largest one in the world, ranking in size only behind the U.S., China, Japan, Germany, and Great Britain. Small businesses play an important part in the health of California’s robust economy. In any given year, small businesses add approximately 250,000 new jobs. With companies in every business sector imaginable, California is an attractive place for many business owners to start and grow new organizations.

GovDocFiling helps business owners and managers obtain employer identification numbers. If you are launching a new business venture, expanding your workforce, securing financial backing, or taking another employment action, you likely need a Federal Tax ID number. Because IRS filings can be confusing and frustrating, you aren’t alone in struggling to understand the complex scheme of federal laws and regulations regarding business organizations. Our easy online application is available to help you work through the process.

Need specific information on filing for your state articles in California? Learn more about starting an LLC in California HERE,  staring an S-Corporation in California HERE, and staring a Corporation in California HERE.

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An Easier Way to Start Your Business

Our Federal Tax ID application process is intuitive and easy. As such, you don’t have to be a tax specialist to navigate our system. Rather, we offer a comprehensive list of business entities, supplying definitions for each type. If you do feel lost, we provide a quick, informational survey to help you get back on track. After locating the appropriate application for your business organization, you can complete it effortlessly through our online platform. With our 24/7 support team, you never have to feel alone when completing our applications. Then, in most cases, it takes us under an hour* to prepare your forms and e-mail them directly to you.

Get Ready for a Tax ID Number

Before you can get your tax ID in California, you may need to make sure your business is properly registered at the state and federal levels. Some business structures aren’t legally required to be registered. Regardless, if your business falls into one of those categories, you may still consider the option of registering. Being a registered business may give you some tax and legal benefits. Registration may also give your personal assets protection from being held liable in any kind of action taken with or against your business.

We at GovDocFiling will be able to do our job best if your company is ready to take the next step forward. The California Secretary of State’s office has everything you need to get your business registration accomplished. You’ll need to know what kind of business you’re starting, so don’t forget to use our quick survey to help you determine the best structure for your business.

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Get Ready for an Update

You may have already worked with us on your California tax ID application in the past, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never need our services again. Some businesses must apply for a new federal tax ID if certain changes within their business have occurred. If you aren’t sure if a change of name or address will require you to apply for a new EIN, feel free to reach out to our support team. After you change up partnerships or your incorporation status, we’ll be standing by, ready to answer whatever questions you may have for us. We’re here to help no matter the changes your business is experiencing.

It takes a lot of work to stay on top of all the legal processes of setting up a new business. Let us help you achieve your goals in business ownership by taking care of the paperwork for you. Get your California tax ID number now and get your business going.

You don’t have to hassle with confusing EIN forms and the IRS. Rather, by using the GovDocFiling system, you can avoid the IRS entirely. You can take advantage of our same-day* filing service at a fraction of the cost of other EIN filing firms. Rather than devoting extensive time to understanding and completing complicated IRS tax forms, apply for your company’s EIN today by clicking here.

*Most EINs are processed same or next business day, unless bundled with state formations, processing times will vary.

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