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EIN in Texas (TX)

How to get an EIN for your Texas business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Texas has no state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Texas follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Texas (TX) has no state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Texas

EIN in Texas (TX)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Texas (TX) | | State Income Tax | no state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $300 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Comptroller of Public Accounts | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Texas State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Texas state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Texas State Tax ID — From Comptroller of Public Accounts, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Texas

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Texas Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Comptroller of Public Accounts for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Texas EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Texas does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Texas?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Texas have a state tax ID?

Yes. Texas issues its own state tax registration through the Comptroller of Public Accounts. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Texas.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Texas?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Texas LLC formation costs $300 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Texas state income tax rate?

Texas has no state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Texas state taxes.

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