Sunbiz document number vs. IRS EIN
No — Sunbiz does not give you an EIN. When the Florida Division of Corporations approves your LLC or corporation, it assigns a 12-character Florida Document Number (starting with 'L' for Florida LLCs or 'P' for profit corporations, such as L26000123456). That number identifies your business with the State of Florida only. Your 9-digit Employer Identification Number (EIN / FEIN, formatted XX-XXXXXXX) is issued separately by the federal IRS for banking, payroll, and federal taxes.
Verified against the Florida Division of Corporations on Oct 21, 2026
- Look up your 12-character Document Number on Sunbiz: search by business name.
- Verify your entity status is ACTIVE: the IRS and banks expect an active company.
- Apply for your 9-digit federal EIN with the IRS: or let Corp USA file it for $149.
- Add your new FEIN to your Sunbiz record: online ($0) or on your next Annual Report.
- Download your confirmations: keep the IRS CP 575 / 147C letter and Sunbiz articles for bank account opening.
| Factor | Florida Sunbiz Document Number | Federal IRS EIN (FEIN) |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing Agency | Florida Division of Corporations | Internal Revenue Service |
| Format & Prefix Codes (L, P, N, F, M) | 12 characters, e.g. L26000123456 | 9 digits, XX-XXXXXXX |
| What It Is Used For | State filings, annual reports, amendments | Federal taxes, payroll, bank accounts |
| Publicly Visible on Sunbiz? | Yes | Shown if you add it to your record |
| Cost to Obtain | Included with formation | $0 from the IRS ($149 if we file it) |
What the Letters in a Sunbiz Document Number Mean (L, P, N, F, M, G)
The leading letter generally reflects the filing type: L for Florida LLCs, P for profit corporations, N for non-profit corporations, F and M for foreign corporations and LLCs, and G for fictitious names. The digits that follow include the filing year and a sequence number.
Your document number is not a tax ID — never use it on IRS forms.
How to Add Your IRS EIN (FEI/EIN Number) to Your Sunbiz Profile
Once the IRS issues your EIN, add it to your Sunbiz record online or on your next annual report. Until then the FEI/EIN field may show NONE or APPLIED FOR.
- The IRS issues EINs free of charge. Official source
- Sunbiz records show each entity's document number and FEI/EIN field. Official source
- The annual report can update the FEIN. Official source
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Does Sunbiz give you an EIN when you form a Florida LLC?
No. Sunbiz assigns a state document number; the EIN comes from the IRS.
Where do I find my Sunbiz document number?
Search your business name on Sunbiz; the document number appears on your entity's detail page and filed articles.
Is my Sunbiz document number my tax ID?
No. Your federal tax ID is the 9-digit EIN issued by the IRS.
Why does my Sunbiz profile say 'NONE' or 'APPLIED FOR' under FEI/EIN Number?
Because no EIN has been added yet. Add it online or on your next annual report once the IRS issues it.