Do I need an ITIN before I can get an EIN?

No. On Form SS-4 you write "Foreign" where it asks for the responsible party's SSN or ITIN. An ITIN is a separate number for individuals and is not needed for your LLC's EIN.

Can I apply for an EIN online from outside the US?

No. The IRS online application needs a US address and a US taxpayer number for the responsible party, so non residents apply by phone, fax or mail.

How long does it take to get an EIN with Micahguru?

With an ITIN or SSN, 24 to 48 hours. Without one we file Form SS-4: the standard EIN takes 15 to 30 days, and with the $150 expedite fee it takes 7 to 15 days.

Does the IRS charge a fee for an EIN?

No. The IRS issues EINs for free. Formation services charge for preparing and filing the form for you.

Is the EIN included when I form my LLC with Micahguru?

Yes. Add the EIN when you order your LLC: $49 if you have an SSN or ITIN, $80 without one. Founders outside the US get it with the registered agent for $179 plus the state fee.

What can I do with my EIN?

Open a US business bank account, apply to payment platforms such as Stripe and PayPal, register as a seller on marketplaces such as Amazon, and file your LLC's yearly IRS forms.

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Simplified EIN Process

Micahguru Formations handles the EIN application for you. If you have an ITIN or SSN, we get your EIN in 24 to 48 hours. If you do not, we file Form SS-4 with the IRS: the standard EIN included in your package takes 15 to 30 days, and with the $150 expedite fee it takes 7 to 15 days.

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With the dedicated support of Micahguru Formations, obtaining your EIN becomes a smooth and efficient experience. Our experts handle the intricate details so you can focus on what matters most, your business.

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Easily provide the required information about your business. Our team assists you at every step.

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Micahguru submits your completed application to the IRS, ensuring all documentation is in order for fast processing.

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After approval, receive your EIN, ready for use in tax filing, banking, and other business needs.

Complete Online Form

Easily provide the required information about your business. Our team assists you at every step.

Submit Your Application

Micahguru submits your completed application to the IRS, ensuring all documentation is in order for fast processing.

Receive Your EIN

After approval, receive your EIN, ready for use in tax filing, banking, and other business needs.

Getting an EIN without an SSN, explained simply

What is an EIN and why does my LLC need one?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is the tax number the IRS gives to a business. Your US LLC uses it to open a business bank account, to sign up for Stripe, PayPal and Amazon, and to file its yearly IRS forms. It is sometimes called a tax ID number or a federal tax ID.

Can I get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?

Yes. Non residents get an EIN for a US LLC without an SSN or ITIN. On Form SS-4, where it asks for the responsible party's SSN or ITIN, you write "Foreign". The IRS online application needs a US taxpayer number, so applicants abroad apply by phone, fax or mail. We prepare Form SS-4 and file it with the IRS for you.

How long does the IRS take, and what does it cost?

The IRS never charges for an EIN. By phone the IRS gives the number during the call, by fax it usually takes about 4 business days, and by mail about 4 weeks. When you form your LLC with Micahguru, we file the EIN for $49 with an SSN or ITIN and $80 without.

With Micahguru, if you have an ITIN or SSN your EIN comes in 24 to 48 hours. If you do not, we file Form SS-4 for you: the standard EIN takes 15 to 30 days, and with the $150 expedite fee it takes 7 to 15 days.

Questions people ask

Do I need an ITIN before I can get an EIN?: No. On Form SS-4 you write "Foreign" where it asks for the responsible party's SSN or ITIN. An ITIN is a separate number for individuals and is not needed for your LLC's EIN.
Can I apply for an EIN online from outside the US?: No. The IRS online application needs a US address and a US taxpayer number for the responsible party, so non residents apply by phone, fax or mail.
How long does it take to get an EIN with Micahguru?: With an ITIN or SSN, 24 to 48 hours. Without one we file Form SS-4: the standard EIN takes 15 to 30 days, and with the $150 expedite fee it takes 7 to 15 days.
Does the IRS charge a fee for an EIN?: No. The IRS issues EINs for free. Formation services charge for preparing and filing the form for you.
Is the EIN included when I form my LLC with Micahguru?: Yes. Add the EIN when you order your LLC: $49 if you have an SSN or ITIN, $80 without one. Founders outside the US get it with the registered agent for $179 plus the state fee.
What can I do with my EIN?: Open a US business bank account, apply to payment platforms such as Stripe and PayPal, register as a seller on marketplaces such as Amazon, and file your LLC's yearly IRS forms.