Start your Federal Tax ID (EIN) Application in Hawaii
Welcome to the Online Assistant to Apply for a Hawaii Tax ID (EIN) Number. If you are ready to begin the application for a Hawaii Tax Identification Number, select the entity that corresponds to your business type or the legal structure of your entity. Once your application has been submitted choose the delivery timeframe you desire and your Hawaii Tax ID (EIN) will be delivered to you within that timeframe via e-mail.
Who Needs an EIN
You will need a Tax ID (EIN) if you:
- Have employees
- Operate your business as a Corporation or Partnership
- Operate as Trust, Estate or Non-Profit Organization
- File Tax Returns for Employment, Excise or Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms
What is a Federal Tax ID (EIN)?
A Federal Tax ID Number which is also known as an Employer ID Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number is a unique, nine-digit ID assigned by the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes for businesses as well as Non-Profit organizations, Trusts and Estates. The Tax ID or EIN serves as a way to easily identify the entity similar to how a Social Security Number is used to uniquely identify individuals in Hawaii and other states.
Who Needs a Federal Tax ID (EIN) in Hawaii?
A Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number is needed for most businesses and organizations in Hawaii . If your business or organization fits any of the below characteristics you will need a Hawaii Tax ID (EIN):
- Have W-9 Employees in Hawaii
- Operate a Hawaii Corporation or Partnership
- Operate as Trust, Estate or Non-Profit Organization
- File Tax Returns for Employment, Excise or Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms
- Open a Hawaii Business Bank Account
Information Needed to Complete Application
To complete the online application for a Federal Tax ID (EIN) in Hawaii the following information will be required:
- Full Legal Name as is or will be registered in Hawaii
- The Responsible Party’s legal name (an individual who will be responsible for communication regarding tax matters) and their Social Security Number
- Contact Email and Phone Number of the Responsible Party
- Physical Address of the business or organization