# EIN Application without SSN

> Foreign owners can get an EIN for a US LLC or corporation without an SSN or ITIN by submitting Form SS-4 to the IRS by fax or, for international applicants, by phone. The responsible party is listed as a foreign person, and the IRS issues the EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) — the document banks and payment platforms ask for. Online EIN applications generally require an SSN or ITIN.

Practice: US Company Registration — https://www.industax.com/services/us-company-registration/

Mistakes on SS-4 — wrong entity classification, a mismatched legal name, or an incorrect responsible party — cause delays and later tax notices. We prepare the form to match the formation documents exactly.

If the original EIN letter is lost, the IRS can issue a verification letter (147C).

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Form | SS-4 |
| Methods without SSN | Fax, or phone for international applicants |
| Confirmation | CP 575 letter; 147C for verification |
| Needed for | Bank accounts, payment platforms, tax filings |

## Who needs this

- Founders of new US LLCs and corporations
- Foreign sellers on US marketplaces
- Companies needing EIN verification letters

## What's included

- SS-4 preparation
- Submission and follow-up
- EIN letter delivery

## Documents

- Formation documents
- Responsible party details
- Business description

## Process

1. **Prepare** — SS-4 matched to formation documents.
2. **Submit** — Faxed or phoned to the IRS.
3. **Receive** — EIN and confirmation letter.

## FAQs

### How long does an EIN take for a foreign owner?

By phone it can be issued on the call; by fax it typically takes a few business days to a couple of weeks depending on IRS volumes.

### Do I need an ITIN to get an EIN?

No. Foreign responsible parties can obtain an EIN without an ITIN using the fax or phone method.

### Is the EIN the same as a tax registration in the state?

No. The EIN is federal. State tax accounts (such as sales tax or payroll) are registered separately where needed.

## Official sources

- IRS — Employer Identification Number: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers

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