It is a common misperception that obtaining an Employee Identification Number (EIN) for purposes such as operating a Corporation or an LLC and even for the administration of an estate, is a complicated matter. In reality, with assistance of counsel, an EIN number can be obtained quickly from the IRS. In conjunction with the formation of a C-corporation, S-corporation or LLC, an EIN is readily obtainable once a Certificate of Formation is filed with the specific estate where the business is located. My law firm, customarily, obtains the appropriate EIN and the requisite State certifications for doing business along with the formation of the requested business entity, generally, within 48 hours.Â