Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q: I want to start a new onlinebusiness and don’t really know where to start. Do I have to geta U.S. federal tax ID number? If so, where ...

Keeping your personal and business expenses separate is crucial as a business owner, and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the best way to do so. An EIN number can help you keep your Social ...

You can use an Employer Identification Number (EIN) instead of a Social Security Number (SSN) to apply for a credit card, as long as it's a business credit card or corporate card. However, it's ...

When you open a new business, applying for an employer identification number (EIN) may need to be near the top of your priority list. While not every business needs an EIN, many do. Nearly 5.4 million ...