Apply for a company number
Applying for an employer identification number from the Federal Employment Agency, which is required to enroll employees in social security.
How to proceed
- 1
Application to the Employment Agency's Employer Identification Number Service
Online via the Company Number Service Portal.
- 2
Assignment of the car number
This is usually communicated electronically in a timely manner.
- 3
Use for Social Security reporting
Required for the registration, deregistration, and change of registration of employees.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • The employer identification number was not applied for until after the first employee was registered, resulting in a delay in social security registration
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employers who wish to register employees for the first time for social security purposes.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The employer identification number was not applied for until after the first employee was registered, resulting in a delay in social security registration
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Related services
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Handle Apply for a company number online
Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
Start online application