An Employer Identification Number (EIN) number is used to identify your business with your FUB numbers (through Business Registration) to let major carriers, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, know that you are a trusted business and to deliver your text messages.
What is an EIN?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the identification number for a business in the United States. To learn more about EINs, check out this resource from the IRS.
1. Apply for an EIN
1. Click here to be directed to the EIN application on IRS.gov
2. Scroll down to Step 3 > Apply Online Now
3. Select Begin Application
4. Select Sole Proprietor > Continue
5. Select Sole Proprietor > Continue
6. Confirm your selection by clicking Continue
7. Banking Purposes
8. Enter your Personal Information > Select I am the sole proprietor > Continue
9. Complete the Address information > Continue
10. Leave Trade Name/Doing Business Blank > Add Start Date > Continue
11. Answer Questions about your Sole Proprietor > Continue
12. Select Real Estate > Continue
13. Select an Option > Continue
14. Select Receive letter online > Continue
15. Download the EIN Confirmation Letter
2. Register your FUB Numbers
The Business Registration can be completed by owner and admin roles. The form only needs to be completed once as it covers all team members. Complete the form with the exact business information listed on your EIN.
A. Getting Started
1. Navigating to the Business Registration
Go to Admin > Business Registration > Get Started
2. Get Started
Add the country your business is registered, if you have an EIN, and your full website URL.
B. Tax ID
1. Business Information
Enter your business legal name, business type, and EIN.
2. Registered Business Address
Add your business address as shown on the EIN.
C. Website Compliance
1. Privacy Policy
Confirm that your Privacy Policy states that you will not share lead data.
2. Opt-In Language
Confirm your website meets the Opt-In Requirements.
Note: CINC, Luxury Presence, RealGeeks, Sierra Interactive, and Ylopo web forms already meet the requirements for opt-in consent.
3. Submit
Save to complete at a later date or Submit to send the completed form to the FUB team for review.