Sole Proprietorship. Write to us at the address where you filed your return, informing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the name change.Learn how to change your business name with the IRS. How do I fill this out? To fill out this form, you need to provide the old and new company names, your federal identification number, and contact details. Are you planning an IRS business name change? You may not need a new EIN. If you've changed your legal or business name, you might need to notify the IRS or the Social Security Administration (SSA). You don't have to mail a special letter to the IRS to change your LLC name. Unable to determine if the taxpayer is changing their name,, Do not update the taxpayer's name.