Skip to main content
Georgia Department of Economic Development
    • Pro-Business Environment
    • Incentives
    • Workforce & Education
    • Infrastructure
    • Global Advantage
    • Research & Development
    • Life in Georgia
    • Real Success Stories
    • Available Buildings & Sites
    • GRAD Certified Sites
    • Expansion Services
    • Contact Us
    • Small Business
    • Export
    • Center of Innovation
    • Aerospace
    • Agribusiness
    • Arts
    • Automotive
    • Corporate Innovation Centers
    • Defense
    • Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
    • Energy
    • Film & Entertainment
    • Food Processing
    • Headquarters
    • Life Sciences
    • Logistics & Supply Chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Technology
    • Tourism
    • Export
    • Investment
    • Relations & Protocol
    • Representatives
  • Regions
    • Newsletter
    • Newsroom
    • Events
    • Blog
    • Online Resources
    • Center of Innovation
    • Entertainment
    • Georgia Council for the Arts
    • Global Commerce
    • International Relations & Protocol
    • International Representatives
    • International Trade
    • Marketing and Communications
    • Tourism
    • Board of Directors
    • Career Opportunities
    • Directions to GDEcD
    • Executive Profiles
    • GDEcD Year in Review
    • Partnerships
    • Service of Process
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • Southeast Asia
  • UK & Ireland

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Small Business
  3. What is an Federal I.D. (or EIN) number?

What is an Federal I.D. (or EIN) number?

Employer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities (e.g., tax lien auction or sales, lotteries, etc.). Learn more about how to apply for yours and tax responsibilities from the Internal Revenue Service.

Sign-up for our enewsletter
CONNECT WITH US
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
CONTACT US Call us at +1-404-962-4000 +1-800-255-0056 for the hearing impaired
We Speak Business Logo

Georgia Department of Economic Development
Technology Square, 75 5th Street N.W.
Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30308

Explore Georgia Logo ExploreGeorgia.org Georgia Council for the Arts Logo GaArts.org
  • Site Map
  • Legal, Privacy & Copyright Information
  • ADA Public Notice
  • Human Trafficking Notice
  • Service of Process

©2025 Georgia Department of Economic Development. All Rights Reserved. GDEcD is an equal opportunity employer.