Help Article

When you're first getting started in the Flexport app, we'll ask you to complete some information about your business. One of these setup steps, Verify Entity, asks that you upload a copy of your IRS notice:

Flexport app Verify Entity onboarding step with an Upload IRS Notice drop zone and a sidebar checklist of setup steps.

This is an official IRS letter with your Taxpayer Identification Number or Employer Identification Number (EIN). Here's an example of what an IRS notice looks like:

Sample IRS notice assigning an Employer Identification Number (EIN), with masked name and address fields and reminders to keep the notice.

If you don't have a copy of your IRS notice, follow the instructions here.

If you have any further questions about this document, please contact your Flexport account manager.