Forms -- Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Taxation. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online. Español Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time Important We cannot process your application online if the responsible party is an entity with an EIN previously obtained through the Internet. Purpose of an Employer Identification 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.) Employer Tax Responsibilities Explained (Publications 15, 15-A and 15B) Publication 15 provides information on employer tax responsibilities related to taxable wages, employment tax withholding and which tax returns must be filed.
Exempt Organization Information If you believe your organization qualifies for tax exempt status (whether or not you have a requirement to apply for a formal ruling), be sure your organization is formed legally before you apply for an EIN. f8832.pdf (application/pdf Object) f1040es.pdf (application/pdf Object) Fss4.pdf (application/pdf Object) SWaM Application Form Sample.pdf (application/pdf Object) ZoningComplianceAPP.pdf (application/pdf Object) Name. p463.pdf (application/pdf Object) Starting a Business in Virginia. Choose a structure A business becomes a 'legal entity' meaning that it can own property, can hold bank accounts, and pays taxes almost exactly as if it were a living citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia. There are several types, however, each with its own benefits and limitations. While it can be changed later, it is far easier to make this decision correctly before going further.
Business structures are like classes of cars. Sole Proprietorships are usually owned by a single person or a couple. Limited Liability Companies (LLC's) are very popular. General Partnerships let you share profit, loss, and managerial duties among the partners, and each is personally liable for any debt entirely. "Corporations" are complex structures with more startup cost.
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Starting a Business. Listed below are links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business, as well as information to assist in making basic business decisions. The list should not be construed as all-inclusive. Other steps may be appropriate for your specific type of business. Information about specific industries can be found on the Industries/Professions Web page. For information regarding state-level requirements for starting and operating a business, please refer to your state's Web site. Rate the Small Business and Self-Employed Web Site.