PhoebeRoberts
Level 11
Level 11

Short version: if the LLC will continue to be taxed as a corporation (C or S), no new EIN. If it will be taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity, you need a new EIN (and have a taxable event). 

 

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-a-new-ein

Corporations

You will be required to obtain a new EIN if any of the following statements are true.

  • A corporation receives a new charter from the secretary of state.
  • You are a subsidiary of a corporation using the parent's EIN or you become a subsidiary of a corporation.
  • You change to a partnership or a sole proprietorship.
  • A new corporation is created after a statutory merger.

You will not be required to obtain a new EIN if any of the following statements are true.

  • You are a division of a corporation.
  • The surviving corporation uses the existing EIN after a corporate merger.
  • A corporation declares bankruptcy.
  • The corporate name or location changes.
  • A corporation chooses to be taxed as an S corporation.
  • Reorganization of a corporation changes only the identity or place.
  • Conversion at the state level with business structure remaining unchanged.