An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the IRS’s tax ID for your business. You need it to open a US bank account, hire employees, file federal taxes, and onboard with Stripe / PayPal / Mercury.
For US residents with an SSN, the IRS issues EINs online in minutes. For non-US founders without an SSN or ITIN, the IRS requires Form SS-4 by fax — which we handle. Standard non-US issuance takes 4–6 weeks.
Key benefits
- Open US bank accounts. Mercury, Brex, Bank of America and most US banks require EIN for business accounts.
- Hire US employees. Mandatory before running US payroll.
- File federal taxes. Required for filing federal income tax returns and quarterly estimates.
- Stripe / PayPal onboarding. Many payment processors require EIN before activation.
- Open vendor relationships. Most US suppliers ask for an EIN as part of onboarding.
Documents required
- Articles / Certificate of Formation
- Authorised signatory passport / ID
- Mailing address (US or foreign)
- SSN / ITIN if available (faster)
- Description of business activity
How the process works
- Form SS-4 prep. We complete and review Form SS-4 with your business details.
- Filing method. Online (with SSN) or fax (without SSN). We handle both.
- Tracking & follow-up. We track issuance and follow up at the IRS if needed.
- EIN delivery. EIN is emailed to you with the IRS confirmation letter.
Who is this for?
- US-resident founders forming an LLC / Corp
- Non-US founders without SSN / ITIN
- Existing companies missing an EIN
- Trusts and estates needing a tax ID