Form SS-4 guides
8 practical guides on Form SS-4 for foreign-owned US LLC owners.
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.
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.
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.