To register with D&B, you are not required to obtain a federal Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN). When registering, simply leave the TIN/EIN information blank.
Do all businesses have a DUNS number?
Obtaining a DUNS number is absolutely Free for all entities doing business with the Federal government. This includes grant and cooperative agreement applicants/prospective applicants and Federal contractors.
Is DUNS number same as business number?
A DUNS number is different from your federal tax ID (EIN) number. A DUNS number is used for business credit reporting purposes, whereas an EIN is issued by the IRS and used for tax identification purposes.2021-08-02
What can a DUNS number be used for?
Your D‑U‑N‑S Number can be used to request your business credit report, which contains your company's D&B scores and ratings; as well as suits, liens, or judgments; your company's payment history; and other information that can be used to help gauge your company's creditworthiness as a customer, supplier, or partner.
What is the benefit of having a DUNS number?
The greatest benefit of establishing a DUNS number for your small business is that anyone seeking to better understand your business' credit history and creditworthiness will likely look to Dun & Bradstreet to find this information. Businesses that contract with government agencies are required to have a DUNS number.2016-02-22
Are DUNS numbers legal?
Obtaining a DUNS number is absolutely Free for all entities doing business with the Federal government. This includes grant and cooperative agreement applicants/prospective applicants and Federal contractors. Be certain that you identify yourself as a Federal grant applicant/prospective applicant.