Bank account
- a mandatory requirement of US banks
- needed for Mercury, Wise, payment systems
- without an EIN the application is rejected
EIN — your IRS tax number
Get an EIN for your US company
An EIN is your company federal tax number at the IRS. Without it you cannot open a bank account, file reports or run the business properly. We obtain EINs for non-residents, including those without an SSN, together with company formation.
An EIN is always issued to an already registered company. First the company is formed at the state level, then the EIN is obtained at the IRS. We handle both steps for you within a single service.
$1 for our service plus state government fees.
With SSN — 1 day
With an SSN the EIN is issued quickly.
No SSN — 2–8 weeks
A separate IRS procedure for non-residents.
Remote
No need to travel to the US — all remote.
Why you need an EIN
What an EIN gives a company
An EIN is not a formality — without it a US company cannot operate normally. Here are the main things it unlocks.
Tax reporting
- the company is identified at the IRS by EIN
- filing returns and forms
- the basis for correct compliance
Operations
- accepting payments from clients
- working with vendors and marketplaces
- hiring employees and contractors
EIN, not ITIN or SSN
- EIN — the company number
- SSN — an individual with the right to work
- ITIN — an individual tax number without SSN
How it works
The order of getting an EIN
An EIN cannot be obtained on its own — it is always tied to a registered company. So the process goes strictly in this order.
Company formation in the state
First the company is registered at the state level and receives its formation documents. Only a registered company can have an EIN.
Preparing data for the IRS
We collect details about the company and owner: name, structure, address and responsible party information.
Submitting to the IRS
We file the request with the US tax authority. The procedure differs depending on whether the owner has an SSN.
Receiving the number
The IRS assigns the company an EIN and issues a confirmation document.
We hand over the finished result
You get the EIN and documents in your dashboard — ready to open a bank account and launch the business.
What data is needed
What you will need to apply
To get an EIN you need a basic set of details about the company and its owner. We will tell you the full list for your case — here are the essentials.
Company details
- name and legal form (LLC / Corp)
- state of registration
- company address
- type of activity
Owner details
- responsible party information
- passport details
- whether you have an SSN / ITIN
Contacts
- phone and email for contact
- preferred way to communicate
We handle the rest
- preparing and filing with the IRS
- support until the number is issued
- handing over the finished documents
How to start
We get the EIN together with the company
We do not sell the EIN as a standalone service and we do not provide DIY instructions — the non-resident procedure is slow and easy to get wrong. We obtain the EIN together with company formation from $1.
Company with EIN from $1
We form the company and obtain its EIN turnkey — from application to finished documents.
- company formation at the state level
- EIN at the IRS, including without an SSN
- price — $1 + state fees
A company with an EIN can be set up from $1 + state fees — both steps within a single service.
Free consultation
A good fit if you have questions about EIN, SSN, timelines or your situation.
- we review your case
- advise on timelines with and without an SSN
- explain what the bank needs
- answer your tax questions
Edeal blog
Worth reading on EIN and banking
These materials explain the details of getting an EIN without an SSN and how to open a bank account afterwards.
EIN without SSN: the non-resident guide
In detail on how the non-resident procedure differs and how long it takes.
Read on the blog
US bank account for a non-resident
What you need after getting an EIN to open an account and start accepting payments.
Read on the blog
FAQ
Common questions about EIN
A short round-up of the questions non-residents ask most often about the EIN.
What is an EIN?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is the federal tax number of a company at the IRS. It is essentially your business tax ID.
Can I get an EIN without an SSN?
Yes. A non-resident without an SSN can obtain an EIN for their company through the official IRS procedure. It takes longer than with an SSN.
Read on our blogWhat comes first — the company or the EIN?
The company is registered in the state first, and only then an EIN is obtained for it at the IRS. You cannot get an EIN before the company exists.
How long does getting an EIN take?
With an SSN — about 1 day. Without an SSN — on average 2 to 8 weeks depending on IRS workload and case details.
Why does a company need an EIN?
For tax reporting, opening a bank account, working with payment systems and hiring staff.
How is an EIN different from ITIN and SSN?
EIN is a company number. SSN is an individual number for people with the right to work in the US. ITIN is an individual tax number without an SSN. A business needs an EIN.
Can an EIN be obtained remotely?
Yes. There is no need to travel to the US — the EIN is obtained remotely. We get the EIN together with company formation and hand over the finished documents.
Related articles
Three questions usually come up around the EIN: how to get it without an SSN, how to open a bank account next, and how to register the company itself correctly.
EIN
EIN without SSN for a non-resident
How the non-resident procedure works and how long it takes.
BankUS bank account for a non-resident
What you need after the EIN to open an account and accept payments.
FormationCompany registration in the US
The first step before the EIN — form the company right the first time.