EIN application
Employer Identification Number from the IRS for your US company.
Overview
An Employer Identification Number is your US company's tax ID, needed for banks, Stripe and tax filings. Non-residents without an SSN apply on Form SS-4 by fax, phone or mail.
Fax is the reliable route: the IRS generally processes international SS-4 faxes in about 4 business days. Mail takes about 4 weeks.
Why it matters
An EIN is the US tax ID your company needs to open bank accounts, use Stripe or Amazon, and file with the IRS. Non-residents can obtain one without a US SSN.
Who needs this
- Owners of a US LLC or corporation without an SSN or ITIN
Actual requirements
- Formation documents
- Responsible party's name and address (the SSN field is marked 'Foreign')
- Signed Form SS-4
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1SS-4 preparedTAXWORK
Completed and signed by the owner.
Same day - 2SubmissionTAXWORK
Faxed to the IRS international unit, or by phone.
1 day - 3EIN letterIRS
CP575 letter or EIN confirmation.
About 4 business days by fax
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- EIN confirmation letter
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Errors in the responsible-party section cause rejections
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Picking a state without thinking about fees and tax
- Missing Form 5472 for a foreign-owned single member LLC, which carries heavy IRS penalties
- Using a personal account for business payments
- Not renewing the registered agent or state annual report
Included in our fee
- Advice on entity type and state before filing
- Formation, EIN and registered agent arranged
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Support with US bank and payment platform onboarding
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- IRS Form SS-4 instructions
Questions
How long does it take?
About 1 week. Step by step: SS-4 prepared (Same day), Submission (1 day), EIN letter (About 4 business days by fax).
What are the actual requirements?
Formation documents; Responsible party's name and address (the SSN field is marked 'Foreign'); Signed Form SS-4.
What does it cost?
Our service fee is $160. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Errors in the responsible-party section cause rejections.
Can I apply online?
The IRS online tool needs an SSN or ITIN, so non-residents apply by fax, phone or mail.
Can I get an EIN without SSN?
Yes. Non-residents apply using Form SS-4.
How long does it take?
Timing depends on the IRS. We file and follow up until it is issued.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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