EIN Application

EIN Application for Non-US Residents — No SSN Required

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) — also called a Federal Tax ID — is assigned by the IRS to identify your U.S. business for tax purposes. You need an EIN to open a U.S. bank account, hire employees, file taxes, and apply for business licenses. Non-US residents can obtain an EIN without a Social Security Number (SSN) through the IRS Form SS-4 process.

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Company Incorp is a private company formation and document filing service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any Secretary of State, the IRS, or any other government agency.

Why You Need This

Benefits of EIN Application

Open a U.S. Bank Account

Most U.S. banks require an EIN to open a business checking account for your LLC or corporation.

File Federal & State Taxes

Your EIN identifies your business on all IRS and state tax filings, payroll forms, and business returns.

Enter Business Contracts

Vendors, partners, and payment processors typically require your EIN on W-9 forms and contracts.

Apply for Business Credit

An EIN separates your personal credit from your business credit and is required for most business credit cards.

Who Needs This

Who Needs a EIN Application?

Common situations where this service is required or highly recommended.

International Founders

Founders from India, Nigeria, UAE, Brazil, UK, and 80+ countries who have formed a U.S. LLC or corporation and need an EIN without a U.S. Social Security Number.

Opening a U.S. Bank Account

Mercury, Relay, Wise, and virtually every U.S. business bank requires your EIN before they will open a business checking account.

Setting Up Payment Processing

Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Shopify Payments require an EIN to verify your business identity and comply with IRS reporting requirements.

Filing U.S. Taxes

Your EIN is required on every U.S. federal and state tax return, regardless of whether the business has employees or U.S. taxable income.

Hiring Employees or Contractors

You need an EIN to run payroll, issue W-2s to employees, and issue 1099 forms to contractors — even if the business operates outside the U.S.

E-Commerce & Amazon Sellers

Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, and most e-commerce platforms require an EIN for tax reporting and business verification.

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The Process

How It Works — Step by Step

1

Place Your Order

Fill out the short form with your company name, entity type, and state. Takes under 3 minutes.

2

We Prepare Form SS-4

Our team prepares IRS Form SS-4 with all required information and submits it to the IRS International EIN Unit by fax — the correct method for non-US applicants.

3

IRS Processing

The IRS reviews the application. This typically takes 1–6 weeks for international applicants. We follow up with the IRS on your behalf if there are any delays.

4

EIN Delivered to Your Email

You receive your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575 or 147C) as a PDF by email. Your EIN is active immediately upon receipt — use it to open a bank account, set up Stripe, or file taxes.

About This Service

EIN Application — Explained

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) — also called a Federal Tax ID — is assigned by the IRS to identify your U.S. business for tax purposes. You need an EIN to open a U.S. bank account, hire employees, file taxes, and apply for business licenses. Non-US residents can obtain an EIN without a Social Security Number (SSN) through the IRS Form SS-4 process.

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$95 one-time fee
  • Form SS-4 preparation and review
  • IRS submission on your behalf
  • No SSN required
  • Covers all entity types (LLC, Corp, Nonprofit)
  • Email delivery of EIN confirmation letter
  • Support for all 50 U.S. states
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a nine-digit number (format: XX-XXXXXXX) assigned by the IRS to identify your business entity for federal tax purposes. It functions exactly like a Social Security Number for your company. You need an EIN to open a U.S. business bank account, set up Stripe or PayPal, file federal and state tax returns, hire employees, issue 1099s to contractors, apply for business licenses, and complete W-9 forms for vendors. Even single-owner businesses with no employees typically need an EIN to open a business bank account or set up payment processing. It does not expire and is tied to your company permanently.

No. Non-U.S. residents and foreign nationals without a Social Security Number or ITIN can still obtain an EIN for their U.S. company. The IRS provides a process specifically for international applicants using IRS Form SS-4, which must be submitted by fax or phone through the IRS International EIN Unit. U.S. residents with an SSN can apply online on the IRS website and receive their EIN the same day. Company Incorp handles the entire SS-4 process for international applicants — you do not need to contact the IRS yourself.

For non-U.S. residents without an SSN, the typical processing time is 1–6 weeks. The IRS International EIN Unit processes applications by fax and the review timeline varies based on IRS workload. We submit your application immediately after your order is confirmed and notify you as soon as the IRS issues your EIN. If you need your EIN urgently — for example, to meet a bank account opening deadline — contact us before ordering and we will do our best to expedite. U.S. residents with an SSN can receive an EIN the same day through the IRS online portal.

You receive your IRS EIN confirmation letter delivered to your email as a PDF. There are two possible forms: CP 575 (issued when an EIN is assigned for the first time) and 147C (a confirmation letter issued when you request verification of an existing EIN). Both are official IRS documents and are accepted by banks, payment processors, and government agencies. Your EIN confirmation letter includes your nine-digit EIN, your company name, and the date of issuance. This is the document banks ask for when opening a business account.

Generally, no — each legal business entity gets one EIN. If you have two separate companies (for example, two different LLCs), each one needs its own EIN. However, if you restructure your business (for example, converting from a sole proprietorship to an LLC, or merging companies), the IRS may require a new EIN for the reorganized entity. You cannot transfer an EIN from one company to another. If you dissolve a company and later restart under the same name, you may need to apply for a new EIN.

Your EIN is used for: (1) Opening U.S. business bank accounts — virtually all U.S. banks require an EIN; (2) Setting up payment processing with Stripe, PayPal, Square, and similar platforms; (3) Filing federal tax returns — Form 1065 (partnerships), Form 1120 (C-Corps), Form 1120-S (S-Corps), or Schedule C (sole proprietors); (4) Running payroll and issuing W-2s to employees; (5) Issuing 1099-NEC forms to contractors; (6) Applying for business credit cards; (7) Completing IRS Form W-9 for vendors; (8) Applying for business licenses and permits; (9) Setting up Amazon Seller, Shopify, and other marketplace accounts; (10) Obtaining business financing and SBA loans.

Yes. An EIN is issued to a specific legal business entity. You must have your company legally formed (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, etc.) before applying for an EIN, because the IRS needs your official company name, entity type, and state of formation to issue the number. If you have not yet formed your company, we offer LLC formation starting at $125 all-inclusive. Once your company is formed, you can immediately order your EIN application. Many clients order both formation and EIN together as a bundle.

Yes. Your EIN is active as soon as it is issued by the IRS — there is no waiting period. You can immediately use your EIN to open a bank account, set up Stripe or PayPal, complete tax registrations, and begin business operations. However, some databases and credit bureaus may take 2–4 weeks to populate your EIN information, so it is possible that a business credit check may not yet reflect your EIN during that initial window. For banking and payment processing, the EIN is usable immediately upon receipt of your confirmation letter.
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