Deliver a filed copy of this Certificate of Amendment, along with a letter informing the IRS of the business name change, to the address where you filed your return. Corporations must have the letter signed by a corporate officer while LLCs must have the letter signed by a member.
You don't need a new EIN if you: Change your business name or locations.
The letter should explain that the business name has changed, state the new business name, and request that written confirmation be sent once the IRS has updated its records. The letter MUST be signed by the business owner or corporate officer that appears in IRS records as an authorized individual.
Business and specialty tax line and EIN assignment (800-829-4933)
Call us at 1-800-345-CORP if you are thinking about changing your LLC or corporation name.
Here are a few steps to writing a name change announcement: Be positive. Regardless of the reason for the name change, it's important to use a positive tone. Explain the change. State the old name and what the new name is going forward. Address product changes. Address clients and customers. Present action.
Write to us at the address where you filed your return, informing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the name change. Note: The notification must be signed by the business owner or authorized representative.
Change your responsible party Use Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party – Business PDF to report changes to your responsible party, address or location to the IRS within 60 days.
Single-member LLCs: Write to the IRS at the address where you filed your return informing the agency of the name change. Multi-member LLCs: If you're a multi-member LLC and taxed as a partnership, mark the name change box on Form 1065 when you file your annual return.