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When setting up accounts with payment providers, banks, or compliance platforms like Paxum, you’ll often be asked to provide your LLC Registration Number and Business Tax ID (EIN). These identifiers verify your business’s legitimacy and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Here’s how to locate both.

Finding Your LLC Registration Number

Your LLC Registration Number (sometimes called an Entity Number or Company Number, depending on the state) is assigned when you form your LLC with the state. You can typically find it in the following places:

• Formation Documents: Look at the top of your Articles of Organization or Certificate of Formation — the registration number is usually listed there.

• State Business Portal: Many states provide searchable online databases where you can look up your LLC and find the registration number.

• Official Correspondence: Any approval letters or notices from your state’s Secretary of State office will include this number.

Understanding Your Business Tax ID (EIN)

Your Business Tax ID is officially known as the Employer Identification Number (EIN). This number is issued by the IRS and is used for tax filings, banking, and other business-related activities. You can find your EIN on:

• EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575): Provided by the IRS when your EIN application is approved.

• Business Tax Returns: Your EIN will appear on filed federal tax forms (such as Form 1065 or Form 1120).

• Official IRS Notices: Any correspondence from the IRS regarding your business will include your EIN.

If you’ve misplaced your EIN confirmation letter, you can request a replacement from the IRS or locate the number on previously filed tax returns.

Quick Reference Summary

• Registration Number: Found on your LLC formation documents or state business database.

• Business Tax ID (EIN): Found on your IRS EIN confirmation letter or tax returns.

Final Thoughts

Having your LLC Registration Number and EIN readily available is critical when applying for business bank accounts, payment processors, or compliance platforms. If you cannot locate these documents, contact your state’s Secretary of State or the IRS for assistance.