Establishing a business bank account, along with obtaining an EIN (employer identification number), can demonstrate your commitment to building a strong foundation for your business in Texas. An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is a unique 9-digit number assigned by the IRS for tax purposes and is required to open a business bank account.
Please Note: The online system to obtain an EIN is active Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Navigate to EIN Request and click "Begin Application"
Click "Limited Liability Company (LLC)"
Click "Continue"
Enter 1 member and Texas (TX) and continue
Click "Continue"
Click "Continue" again
Click "Started a new business"
Click "Continue"
Type your first name
Type your last name
Type your SSN
Select "I am one of the owners, members, or the managing member of this LLC"
Click "Continue"
Type your street address with apartment number
Type your city
Type your ZIP code
Select "Texas" from the list of states
Type your ZIP code
Type your phone number
Click "No"
Click Continue"
Click "Accept as Entered" if applicable
Type the legal name of LLC
Type the county where LLC is located
Select "Texas" for state/territory where LLC is located
Select "Texas" for state/territory where articles of organization are (or will be) filed
Select the month and type the year of when LLC will be formed
Click "Continue"
Select "No" for "Does your business own a highway motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more"?
Select "No" for "Does your business involve gambling/wagering?"
Select "No" for "Does your business need to file Form 720 (Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return)?"
Select "No" for "Does your business sell or manufacture alcohol, tobacco, or firearms?"
Select "No" for "Do you have, or do you expect to have, any employees who will receive Forms W-2 in the next 12 months?"
Click "Continue"
Select the option that further describes your business activity
Click "Continue"
Select "Receive letter online"
Click "Continue"
Review your information for accuracy
Click "Submit"
Click "CLICK HERE for Your EIN Confirmation Letter"
Download the PDF of the EIN Form
Upload it into your InstateMe portal
Update the "Status" column within your Checklist
Completed the BOIR step for legal compliance (not located within the Checklist)