EIN guides
15 practical guides on EIN for foreign-owned US LLC owners.
EIN Address Change: Form 8822-B for a Foreign-Owned LLC
Update a foreign-owned LLC's IRS mailing address with Form 8822-B. Separate business location, home address, and responsible-party changes without a new EIN.
EIN Pending When Form 5472 Is Due: What Can You Do?
Separate a pending EIN, a lost EIN letter, and no application. Understand IRS Applied For guidance and the limits of a Form 5472 extension.
EIN Application Checklist for a Foreign-Owned US LLC
Use this EIN checklist after forming a US LLC: legal name, responsible party, Form SS-4 answers, international submission route, and records.
How Much Does an EIN Cost? Free IRS Application vs Service
An EIN is free from the IRS. Compare the direct application routes with Form SS-4 preparation and international handling for a $149 service fee.
How Long Does an EIN Take for an International Applicant?
Compare international EIN timing by phone, fax, and mail, including the current IRS SS-4 queue and what can delay a foreign-owned LLC application.
Who Is the EIN Responsible Party for a Foreign-Owned LLC?
Learn who belongs on Form SS-4 as the responsible party, why a formation agent cannot be named, and what foreign owners enter on line 7b.
New EIN Rules After LLC Ownership or Structure Changes
Use the IRS LLC rules to distinguish changes that may require a new EIN from name, address, responsible-party, and tax-election updates that usually do not.
Do You Need an ITIN to File Form 5472? The 2026 Answer
A foreign owner usually does not need an ITIN solely to file Form 5472. The LLC needs an EIN; the owner can use an FTIN and reference ID.
EIN Application Rejected: Reference Number 101
Reference 101 stops an online EIN application for IRS review. Diagnose the name or responsible-party issue and submit Form SS-4 correctly.
EIN for Stripe, Amazon, or PayPal Seller Accounts
A foreign-owned LLC usually needs its EIN and exact IRS legal name before seller onboarding. Use this sequence and fix common EIN mismatches.
Can a Third-Party Designee Get an EIN for You?
A third-party designee can receive an EIN and answer SS-4 questions, but cannot replace the real responsible party. Learn the limits and red flags.
How to Fill Out Form SS-4 for a Foreign-Owned LLC
Complete Form SS-4 line by line for a foreign-owned single-member LLC, including line 7b, entity type, common blanks and submission routes.
Lost EIN Letter? How to Get Letter 147C
Lost your CP575 EIN letter? Find the number in your records or request IRS Letter 147C by phone, with the correct route for foreign owners.
US Bank Account for a Foreign-Owned LLC
A foreign-owned LLC can often open a US business account after getting an EIN. See the documents, remote options and Form 5472 record trail.
How to Get an EIN for a US LLC Without an SSN or ITIN
No SSN or ITIN? You can still get an EIN via Form SS-4. Learn what to write on line 7b, the fax number to use, and how long approval takes.