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EIN for Non-Residents

EIN for non-resident LLC owners

Your Employer Identification Number is needed for banking, payments and taxes. We prepare your application the right way.

At a glance

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Can a non-resident get an EIN without an SSN?

Yes. The IRS online form requires a US taxpayer ID for the responsible party, so applicants without an SSN or ITIN usually apply with Form SS-4 by fax, mail or phone. Processing times vary. We prepare the form and guide you.

Overview

What an EIN does for your LLC

An EIN identifies your LLC to the IRS and is commonly requested by banks and payment providers.

The IRS does not charge for an EIN. Our fee covers preparing and submitting the application correctly.

What's included

Everything you get with our EIN support service

No hidden extras — here is exactly what our team handles for you.

Form SS-4

Completed accurately from your details.

Route advice

Fax, mail or phone — whichever fits.

Review

We check your answers before submission.

Tracking

We follow up until you have your EIN letter.

Next steps

Where to use your EIN: bank, Stripe, Wise, Payoneer.

Support

Ask us anything along the way.

What you need

Documents you need to get started

Keep these ready and our team will guide you through the rest.

How it works

Four simple steps

From first message to done — with updates at every stage.

1

Share details

Send your LLC and owner information.

2

We prepare

We complete Form SS-4 for review.

3

We submit

Via the IRS route that applies to you.

4

Receive your EIN

You get your IRS confirmation letter.

Start your EIN support today

One-time pricing. Plans from $149 plus the state filing fee, shown before you pay.

FAQ

Questions founders ask us

Can’t find your answer? Our team replies on WhatsApp and email.

Timing depends on the IRS route and its workload. We share a realistic estimate when you start.

No. An EIN identifies a business. An ITIN is an individual tax ID. Many non-resident LLC owners need only an EIN.

No. The IRS issues EINs free of charge. Beware of sites that charge IRS-style fees.

No. Your LLC should be formed first so the application uses its legal details.

Not always. It depends on your situation and any US tax filing obligations. Ask a US tax professional.

Keep reading

Related guides and services

LLC formation

Form your LLC first.

Business bank account

Use your EIN to open one.

Pricing

See what our EIN support costs.

Written by the FenForm team · Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.

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