This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
You don't need a new EIN if you: Change your business name or locations.
This announcement can be made through email, the company website, social media or an official blog post from the CEO. No matter which platform, the message should be communicated in a positive and enthusiastic manner to instill trust and excitement in all customers.
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.
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.
You don't need a new EIN if you just change your business name or address. Check your entity type to see when you need a new EIN.
Salutation is done, e.g. Dear Sir or Madam, Respected Sir/Ma'am. Then the main body of the letter is written, which includes your old name and your new name, and a request to update it. Thank you/Thank you in anticipation/Thank you in advance. End the letter with “Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely.”
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.
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.
Business and specialty tax line and EIN assignment (800-829-4933)