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 process fax filings faster than mail — New York, New Jersey, and Texas all accept fax.
IRS forms
Form SS-4 (EIN application), W-9, Form 2848 (Power of Attorney). The IRS processes faxed EIN applications in about 4 business days vs. 4-6 weeks by mail.
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 agencies or banks need to fax documents back to you, you need your own fax number. Starter gives you a dedicated number with faxes delivered to your email.
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 typically processes it within 4 business days — 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. State agencies, banks, and other institutions can fax documents to your number, and they arrive in your email as PDFs.
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 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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