Get an EIN for your North Dakota business
A federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the IRS tax ID your North Dakota business uses for banking, payroll, and tax filing. The IRS issues EINs free · application takes 10 minutes online with immediate issuance for US founders. International founders apply by fax or mail. After your EIN, you also need to register with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner via the Application for Sales/Use Tax Permit + Withholding.
North Dakotan EIN + state tax accounts at a glance
| Federal EIN cost | $0 (IRS direct) |
|---|---|
| Issuance time | Immediate (online for US founders) |
| North Dakota revenue agency | North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner |
| State tax registration form | Application for Sales/Use Tax Permit + Withholding |
| Sales tax permit needed? | Yes · register for sales tax permit. |
| State withholding account? | Yes · register for state withholding account. |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
How to get an EIN in North Dakota: step by step
- Form your business entity first. Your North Dakotan LLC, corporation, or other entity must exist before applying for an EIN. Form an LLC in North Dakota or form a corporation if needed.
- Pick your responsible party. The IRS requires one individual with substantial control over the entity (typically an owner with at least 25% interest) to be listed on Form SS-4.
- Apply online at irs.gov. US founders with a valid SSN or ITIN get the EIN immediately. The application is free and takes about 10 minutes.
- International founders: apply by fax or mail. Without an SSN or ITIN, the online system will not work. Fax Form SS-4 (typically 4 business days) or mail it (4 to 6 weeks). ITIN vs EIN explained.
- Register with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner. Use the Application for Sales/Use Tax Permit + Withholding to get your state-level tax accounts in North Dakota.
- Open a business bank account. North Dakota banks commonly used include Bank of North Dakota, Bell Bank, Gate City.
Skip the paperwork · we get your North Dakotan EIN
We prepare Form SS-4, file with the IRS, and also handle your state-level registration with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner. $0 service fee. International founders supported (we file by fax to get your EIN within a week, faster than mail).
Start my North Dakotan EINNorth Dakota state tax accounts you also need
An IRS EIN is federal-only. To operate in North Dakota, you typically also need:
- State tax ID: Register with North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner using Application for Sales/Use Tax Permit + Withholding.
- Sales tax permit: Yes · register for sales tax permit. Sales tax registration overview.
- State withholding account: Yes · register for state withholding account.
- Unemployment insurance account: Required if you have employees in North Dakota.
- Workers compensation insurance: Required if you have employees. Business insurance overview.
North Dakotan EIN FAQ
How much does an EIN cost in North Dakota?
The IRS issues EINs free. Anyone charging you for the EIN itself is upselling. File.Business charges $0 service fee whether you have us file it or you do it yourself.
How long does the EIN take to receive?
US founders applying online: immediate. International founders applying by fax: typically 4 business days. By mail: 4 to 6 weeks.
Can I get an EIN without an SSN?
Yes. International founders apply with Form SS-4 by fax or mail. The IRS accepts foreign passport details as identification.
Do I need a separate North Dakota state tax ID?
Yes, in most cases. The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner requires a state-level registration via Application for Sales/Use Tax Permit + Withholding for businesses operating in North Dakota.
Can I use my EIN to open a North Dakota business bank account?
Yes, your EIN is required for business banking. North Dakota banks commonly used include Bank of North Dakota, Bell Bank, Gate City.
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.