Get your EIN in minutes for indie makers – no paperwork hassle.
Indie maker freelancers struggle to set up proper business entities and EINs, exposing them to compliance risks and blocking access to business banking.
MakerEIN guides solo freelancers through a customized EIN application process with pre-filled IRS forms, instant validation checks, and direct submission support. It eliminates compliance risks by ensuring accurate filings tailored to software side hustles. Users gain immediate access to business banking post-EIN issuance.
Indie makers and solo freelancers building software products or side hustles aiming to formalize their operations
Indie-maker specific templates and banking partner intros, 10x faster than IRS manual process.
friendly
Step-by-step form SS-4 auto-fill with indie-specific details.
Real-time validation against IRS rules to prevent rejections.
Live tracking from submission to approval with notifications.
Curated list of business banks accepting new EINs instantly.
PDF export of completed forms and EIN confirmation letter.
Dashboard to view past EIN apps and refile if needed.
Bonus guide for state-specific seller permits.
Short explainer videos for complex sections.
Live chat for Pro users during filing.
Handle EINs for multiple side projects.
Programmatic EIN status checks.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| business_name | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| ein_number | text | Yes |
| submitted_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| bank_name | text | No |
| matched_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/applicationsCreate new EIN application
/api/applications/:idGet application status
/api/applications/:id/submitSubmit to IRS
/api/banksGet matched banks
/api/users/applicationsList user applications
1 application/month, no submission
None
5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 5% | $145 | $1,740 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 8% | $1,824 | $21,888 |
Indie makers: Skip IRS headaches with auto-filled forms and instant approvals.
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Full legal services
Generic, slow for EIN only
Indie-specific, instant EIN focus under $30
Incorporation + banking
US-only LLC, expensive
EIN-first, cheaper, quicker for existing entities
Proprietary indie templates and IRS submission automation via partners, building data moat on approval rates.
Rise of solopreneur economy post-2023 AI boom; IRS digital push for faster EINs amid 10M+ new businesses.
IRS form changes breaking automation
Modular form builder, quarterly audits
Low awareness of EIN need
Educational content in funnels
Submission partner reliability
Multiple partners, fallback manual
Success: 50+ responses, 70% interest
Success: 80% form completion
Success: 5% paid conv
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