Starting a Business? Some Filings Still Require Fax.
State agencies, the IRS, and banks still use fax for business filings. Get a fax number in 2 minutes — send and receive from any device, no fax machine needed.
What new businesses fax
Business formation involves paperwork that government agencies, banks, and partners often expect by fax.
State filings
Articles of Organization, assumed name certificates, annual reports. Some states accept certain business filings by fax — check your Secretary of State's filing options.
IRS forms, especially EIN applications
Form SS-4 (EIN application) is the most common reason new businesses fax. The IRS quotes 4 business days for faxed EIN applications; our measured median is about 2 weeks — still far faster than the roughly 4 weeks by mail. Fax to (855) 641-6935 (domestic) or (304) 707-9471 (international).
Bank and vendor paperwork
Business bank account applications, vendor agreements, insurance forms. Many institutions still ask for faxed copies of signed documents.
Permits and licenses
Business licenses, professional permits, zoning approvals. Local and state agencies often accept or require fax for these applications.
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Two ways to use FaxTerra
Just need to send?
If you only need to fax a form to the IRS or your state agency, the free tier works. Upload your document, enter the fax number, send. No credit card, no subscription.
Need to receive too?
If the IRS has a problem with your EIN application or a state agency needs more information, they may fax back. Without your own number, that response goes nowhere. A dedicated number means every reply reaches you.
Common Questions
Do I need a fax number to start an LLC?
It depends on your state. Some states accept fax filings for Articles of Organization, and the IRS accepts Form SS-4 (EIN application) by fax. Having a fax number lets you file faster and receive responses from agencies that still use fax.
Can I fax my EIN application (Form SS-4)?
Yes. The IRS accepts Form SS-4 by fax and says it faxes the EIN back generally within 4 business days; in practice, EIN confirmations received by FaxTerra users take about 2 weeks (median). Still much faster than mailing it. Upload your completed SS-4 to FaxTerra and send it to the IRS fax number.
What if I only need to fax one form?
You don't need a subscription just to send. FaxTerra's free tier gives you 10 pages per month at no cost. If your form is longer, credit packs start at $1.99. A subscription is only needed if you want your own number to receive incoming faxes.
Can state agencies fax documents back to me?
Yes. With a FaxTerra Starter subscription, you get a dedicated fax number. When you fax a form to a state agency, they see your number as the sender — if they fax a response, it comes straight to your inbox. Banks, licensing boards, and the IRS work the same way. Without a dedicated number, agencies can't reply to you by fax.
Should I keep the fax number after my business is set up?
Many business owners do. Banks, vendors, and government agencies may need to fax you forms throughout the year — tax documents, permits, compliance notices. At $4.99/month, it costs less than a single trip to an office supply store to use their fax machine.
Can I put this number on my business registration forms?
Yes. Your FaxTerra number is a real US or Canadian fax number. You can use it on state filings, IRS forms, bank applications, or anywhere that asks for a fax number.
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