IRS Form 8822-B: Change of Address or Responsible Party - Business
Form 8822-B lets a business tell the IRS about a new mailing address, a new business location or a change in its responsible party. Any entity with an EIN can use it. Keeping these details current helps business notices reach the right place and the right person.
What this form is for
It updates a business's mailing address, location and the identity of its responsible party on IRS records.
When people usually use it
Owners send it after moving the business, changing a registered address or handing control to someone new.
What to have ready
- The business EIN
- Old and new addresses
- Name and identification number of the new responsible party, if changed
Related forms
- Form 8822: Change of Address
- Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Form 941: Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Read the IRS page
IRS.gov page for Form 8822-B (opens in a new tab). The IRS page is the final word on this form.
Frequently asked questions
What is IRS Form 8822-B?
Form 8822-B lets a business tell the IRS about a new mailing address, a new business location or a change in its responsible party. Any entity with an EIN can use it. Keeping these details current helps business notices reach the right place and the right person.
Where do I get Form 8822-B?
Get it from IRS.gov. The IRS page for Form 8822-B, https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822-b, has the latest revision, the instructions and any recent changes.
Do I need to file Form 8822-B?
That depends on your own facts. The instructions on IRS.gov explain who uses Form 8822-B, and any IRS letter you got may say what it needs from you. This is not tax advice.
What should I have ready for Form 8822-B?
Gather: the business ein; old and new addresses; name and identification number of the new responsible party, if changed. The instructions on IRS.gov list everything the form asks for.
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