Who needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in Wisconsin?

Issued by Internal Revenue Service, at step 1 of 6 in the opening sequence: set up the business.

Every kind of business in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin table lists this for every kind of business.

Needed to hire, to open a business bank account and for the Business Tax Registration. Issued at once online.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 1 of 6: Set up the business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Internal Revenue Service.

Sources and dates

IRS EIN page. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.