Georgia lesson 4 of 6
Get an EIN and open a bank account
Georgia does not issue its own tax identification number at formation. Your federal EIN is what the IRS, banks and the Department of Revenue will use to identify the LLC.
Applying for the EIN
Apply on the IRS website at no cost once the Articles of Organization are approved. If the responsible party has a US social security number or ITIN, the number is issued immediately online; otherwise the application is filed on Form SS-4 by fax or post.
Opening the account
Bring the filed Articles of Organization, the EIN confirmation letter, your operating agreement, and identification for signers to a Georgia bank or credit union. Requirements vary slightly by institution, so confirm what your chosen bank wants before the appointment.
Running personal expenses through the business account is one of the most common reasons courts disregard an LLC's liability shield. Keep the two entirely separate from day one.
Key takeaways
- The EIN is free and comes from the IRS, not the state of Georgia.
- Apply after the Articles of Organization are approved so the details match.
- A separate bank account is essential to preserving limited liability.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team