Hi @AnnetteB6, I am in a similar situation and looking for some clarity.
I have a single member LLC and am confused on which "type" of EIN to provide on my W-9. You state that I can provide the LLC's EIN (the EIN that I would request on behalf of my SMLLC) on the W-9 form, but the instructions on the W-9 form state:
" If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity
separate from its owner, enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has
one). Do not enter the disregarded entity’s EIN."
Since my SMLLC is a disregarded entity, it is my understanding that I would not put my LLC's EIN on the W-9 form, but would instead be required to either put my SSN on the form or -to avoid sharing my SSN- apply for a different EIN as a sole proprietor.
Is this correct? As the original question asker alluded to, do I essentially need 2 EINs? 1 as a sole proprietor to "replace" my SSN on W-9 forms and a 2nd for my LLC to open a bank account?
