EIN Question

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Hi folks
I have just converted my account to business and tried to add my EIN. But ebay only wants SSN/ITIN and if I put EIN in it won't pass the verification. What am I doing wrong? is it because of the business type? I chose sole proprietor?
Any input is greatly appreciated!

[PepsiCoin]

maybe try calling ebay? that's honestly what I would try

[haohigh]

Upon some searching in order to enter EIN I can not choose sole proprietorship? or is there any work around to form a LLC in my state would cost a fortune(NY). Thanks folks.

[yankee]

Dont use NY.

You will still have to give an SS number even on a corporate EIN.

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Originally Posted by yankee

Dont use NY.

You will still have to give an SS number even on a corporate EIN.

Thanks for your reply
Yes I am aware of that so in order to use the EIN I absolutely need to form a LLC? Sole proprietorship wont do it right?

[goldfish]

Yes on what sole prop will not ask you for ein

If you get llc ein
You can choose single member llc
But you still need ssn dob on stakeholder