Canonical: https://formzdocs.com/forms/ss4 Markdown: https://formzdocs.com/forms/ss4.md [Home](/index.md) / [All forms](/forms.md) / Form SS-4 # Form SS-4 PDF form Form SS-4 collects the information used to request an employer identification number. It covers the legal entity, responsible party, business activity and reason for applying. An EIN is assigned by the IRS, not by a PDF generator. Supported revision: December 2025. Price per document: $8.99 USD. [Create Form SS-4](https://formzdocs.com/forms/ss4/create) Start with a free preview. $8.99 USD per document when you're ready to download. - **Preview before paying** Review your real watermarked PDF before checkout. - **One simple price** $8.99 USD per document or paystub. No account or subscription. - **Stripe checkout** Card details are entered on Stripe’s hosted payment page. - **Download support** Download after confirmed payment, with help for your order. A question about your document or download? [Visit the help center](/help.md) Use actual records and review the complete PDF before secure checkout. Understand your document ## What is Form SS-4? Form SS-4 collects the information used to request an employer identification number. It covers the legal entity, responsible party, business activity and reason for applying. An EIN is assigned by the IRS, not by a PDF generator. ## Records to gather - Legal entity name, trade name and mailing/physical addresses - Responsible party’s name and required taxpayer identification - Entity classification, ownership details and reason for applying - Business start date, principal activity and expected employee information ## Fields you will work through The guided editor groups the supported fields into practical steps. The available fields follow the chosen revision. Entity, addresses and responsible partyEIN · Legal name of entity (or individual) for whom the EIN is being requested · Trade name of business (if different from name on line 1) Entity type, reason and business activityIs this application for a limited liability company (LLC) (or a foreign equivalent)? · If 8a is “Yes,” enter the number of LLC members · If 8a is “Yes,” was the LLC organized in the United States? Designee and applicant contactThird-party designee name · Designee’s telephone number (include area code) · Address and ZIP code — Street address ## Check before using your PDF - Distinguish the legal entity name from a trade name and confirm who qualifies as the responsible party. - Check the IRS application method and eligibility before sending an application; do not submit duplicate EIN requests for the same purpose. ## After you prepare the document Use the appropriate IRS EIN application channel. The IRS offers eligible applicants a direct online application without an IRS application fee; Formz’s charge is for PDF preparation. ## Common questions Does Formz obtain an EIN for my business? Formz prepares the SS-4 PDF from your entries. It does not apply on your behalf or issue an EIN. Review the IRS options, including its direct application process, before choosing how to apply. Which Form SS-4 revision does Formz support? The current catalog lists December 2025. Select an available year inside the editor where offered and compare that PDF with the reporting period you need. A supported historical revision is not a claim that it is suitable for a current-year obligation. Does downloading Form SS-4 complete filing? No. Formz prepares the supported PDF from your supplied entries. You must review signatures, attachments, copy labels and the applicable delivery or filing method separately. It does not submit government forms or provide filing acceptance. ## Related forms and guides [Taxpayer identity, withholding and ID application forms](/categories/taxpayer-identity.md)[W-9 Form W-9 gives a requester your taxpayer name, federal tax classification and taxpayer identification number for information reporting.](/forms/w9.md)[Form 1065 Form 1065 reports partnership income, deductions and other partnership information.](/forms/1065.md)[Form 941 Form 941 is an employer’s quarterly federal employment-tax return.](/forms/941.md) ## Official sources Source links reviewed October 4, 2026. Use the instructions for your selected year and check current agency updates before submission. - [IRS: About Form SS-4](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-ss-4) Your next step ## Ready to create your Form SS-4? Enter your details and review the actual PDF before paying. $8.99 USD per document, with no account or subscription. [Create Form SS-4](https://formzdocs.com/forms/ss4/create)