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When starting a new business there are many steps that one must take; determining the structure of your business, filling out a DBA form, and perhaps applying for an EIN. An Employee Identification Number is a nine digit number that is used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify a business. Who needs to apply for an Employee Identification Number?