How to Get an EIN Without an SSN (2026): A Non-Resident’s Guide

You can get an EIN without an SSN — a Social Security Number is not required to obtain a US federal tax ID. Every year thousands of non-resident founders form a US company and request an EIN (Employer Identification Number, the IRS’s nine-digit tax ID for businesses) without ever setting foot in the United States. […]

What Is a 147C Letter? How to Request One From the IRS (Even From Abroad)

A 147C letter is a letter from the IRS that re-confirms your business’s Employer Identification Number (EIN). You need one when the original EIN confirmation (the CP 575 notice) is lost and a bank, payment processor, or government office asks for proof of your EIN. It cannot be ordered online. You request it by phone, […]

What is an EIN Number? Why Do You Need an EIN Number?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a free 9-digit federal tax ID issued by the IRS in the format XX-XXXXXXX. For a non-resident-owned US LLC, it is a hard operational requirement, not a formality. Without an EIN, you cannot open a US bank account, activate Stripe payment processing, or file required IRS returns. These gates […]

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