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How long does it take to get an EIN number?

Getting your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is one of the first and most important steps in establishing your business. But if you're like many startup founders, you're probably wondering how long this process will take and whether there are ways to accelerate it.

The good news is that if you apply online through the IRS website, you'll receive your EIN immediately after submitting the application. Within minutes, you can have the federal tax ID number you need to open business bank accounts, hire employees, and handle your company's finances.

Things get more complicated if you can’t apply online. If you apply by mail, the process usually takes about four weeks. Fax applications take about a week to assign the EIN

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