EIN Status
Your Employer Identification Number — the IRS-issued tax ID required for US banking.
EIN
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Why does EIN take longer for non-residents?
Without an SSN or ITIN, the IRS requires Form SS-4 to be submitted by fax with a written explanation. This adds 2-4 weeks versus same-day online EIN for US citizens.
What can you do with an EIN?
- Open a Mercury, Relay, or Wise Business account
- Apply for Stripe or PayPal merchant accounts
- File annual US tax returns
- Hire US contractors