Moving my LLC to a new state - do I need a new EIN when dissolving and restarting?

As a tax practitioner who works with many small businesses, I can give you some guidance on your LLC move. When you dissolve a single member LLC and form a new one, even with the same name but in a different state, you generally do need to obtain a new EIN. The IRS views this as creating a new legal entity, even if your business operations remain identical. When the original LLC is formally dissolved, that EIN is essentially retired with that entity. The new LLC, despite having the same name and owner, is considered a separate entity for federal tax purposes because it's formed under the laws of a different state.

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Another option to consider is doing a statutory conversion instead of dissolving and forming a new LLC. Some states allow this process where you can convert your LLC from one state to another without technically dissolving the original entity. The advantage is you might be able to keep your original EIN, maintain your company history, and avoid some of the paperwork hassles of starting completely fresh. Not all states allow this though, so you'd need to check if both your current and new states permit statutory conversions.

Has anyone here done a single member LLC move without any interruption to their business banking? My bank is being super weird about my plans to dissolve and reform in my new state.

I went through a similar move with my single member LLC from Texas to Oregon last year. Here's what I learned from the experience: You absolutely need a new EIN when you dissolve and form a new LLC, even if it's the same business name and operations. The IRS treats each state's LLC as a separate legal entity. I tried to avoid this initially but my CPA confirmed there's no way around it. For the dissolution/formation timing, I'd recommend forming your Colorado LLC first, then dissolving the Arizona one. This prevents any gap in your business operations. Get your new Colorado EIN immediately after formation so you can start transitioning your banking, vendor relationships, and client contracts. One thing that caught me off guard was that some of my clients had procurement systems that required re-registration with the new business information. Give yourself extra time to update everything - it took me about 6 weeks to fully transition all my business relationships. Also, make sure to file final tax returns for your Arizona LLC and notify the Arizona Department of Revenue when you dissolve. Colorado also has some specific requirements for new LLCs that differ from other states, so double-check their Secretary of State website for all the paperwork you'll need.