SSN or ITIN requiredOnline application can’t continue
The online form locks you out
The IRS’s instant application needs an SSN or ITIN. Without one, it’s fax, phone or mail.
Your US EIN,
without an SSN.
- No SSN neededApply from anywhere
- Fax or phone filingWe deal with the IRS
- Filed in 24 hoursAfter your details
- Refiled freeIf the IRS rejects it
- $149 flat$0 IRS fee
You formed a US company. Then the IRS asked for an SSN you don’t have.
The IRS online form only works for people with US numbers. EIN Assist prepares, files and chases your EIN from wherever you are.
Get startedWhy it’s harder than it should be
SSN, ITIN, or EINThe box non-US founders trip on
One wrong box costs weeks
Form SS-4 was written for Americans. A foreign owner in the wrong field and the clock restarts.
On hold · 1:12:40IRS international line · 02:14 local
The IRS line keeps US hours
From Lagos, Lisbon or Bangalore, that means calling at 2 a.m. and waiting on hold.
Pulling back the curtain
Yes, the IRS issues EINs for free. You can apply yourself, and our free guide shows you how.
Founders pay us to get the SS-4 right the first time, skip the international calls, and have someone chase the IRS for them.
Read the free guideHow it works
Your application
Northwind Studio LLC
Details
Review
Filed
EIN
Legal name
Northwind Studio LLC
Formation state
Wyoming
Owner’s country
Portugal
Continue
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Your application
Northwind Studio LLC
Details
Review
Filed
EIN
Legal name
Northwind Studio LLC
Formation state
Wyoming
Owner’s country
Portugal
Continue110 minutes· You
Tell us about your company
One short form: company name, state, owner details and what you do.
- Passport
- Formation document
- No SSN or ITIN
- Checking
Your application
Northwind Studio LLC
Details
Review
Filed
EIN
Form SS-4 · line-by-line check
- Entity type
- Responsible party
- Foreign address
- Reason for applying
Checked by a person · Mon 16:02
2Within 24 hours· Us
We prepare and check your SS-4
Filled in for a foreign owner, then checked line by line by a person before it goes anywhere near the IRS.
- Foreign-owner rules
- Checked by a person
FiledYour application
Northwind Studio LLC
Details
Review
Filed
EIN
Faxed to the IRS
4 pages · delivered · Tue 09:30 ET
We’re following up
Next IRS check · Thu
3Same day· Us
We file, then chase the IRS
By fax to the IRS international line, or live on the phone with Rush. If the IRS goes quiet, we follow up.
- Fax or live call
- IRS follow-up included
- Issued
Your application
Northwind Studio LLC
Details
Review
Filed
EIN
Employer Identification Number
••-•••4821
Issued Fri 11:48 · IRS letter attached
4~4 business days· You
Your EIN lands in your inbox
With the IRS confirmation letter, ready for your bank, payment provider, marketplace or payroll.
- IRS confirmation letter
- Ready for banks
Every box, checked by a person.
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About your company
Legal name
Northwind Studio LLC
Formation state
Wyoming
Owner’s country
Portugal
Continue
Checked by a person
24 hours
✓
SS-4 reviewed
Entity type, responsible party and foreign address checked line by line.
Ready to file · Mon 16:02
Fast by fax
~4 days
Fax confirmation
Delivered to IRS · 4 pages
Tue 09:30 ET · Status: OK
Faster by phone
Same day
✆Rush · live IRS call
We stay on the line so you don’t have to. EIN issued during the call.
Nothing hidden
$0
Receipt
IRS EIN fee$0.00
EIN Assist · Standard$149.00
Refiles if rejected$0.00
Total$149.00
From your details to a reviewed, filed SS-4. Every application is checked before it reaches the IRS.
Built for the wall every founder hits
Payments dashboard
$4,820.00
Available balance
Payouts paused
Add your business tax ID (EIN) to keep receiving payouts.
My payment provider paused payouts until I add an EIN.
Marketplace verification is stuck on my US tax info.
I formed a Wyoming LLC from abroad. What now?
My bank wants a 147C letter and I can’t find the original.
EA
EIN Assist
to you · Fri 11:48
Your EIN is ready 🎉
The IRS has issued an EIN for Northwind Studio LLC.
Employer Identification Number
••-•••4821
📎 IRS confirmation.pdf
One flat price. No surprises.
Pick how fast you need it. One-time fee, and the EIN itself has no government fee.
Standard EIN
Filed by fax. Your EIN in about 4 business days.
$149one-time
+ $0 IRS fee · no state fees
Start my EIN- SS-4 prepared for a foreign owner
- Checked by a person before filing
- Faxed to the IRS within 24 hours
- IRS follow-up until it’s issued
- Refiled free if rejected
- EIN + IRS confirmation by email
Need a 147C letter for your bank? Add it at checkout for +$50.
⚡ Fastest · EIN the same day
Rush EIN
Filed live on the IRS phone line. Your EIN the same day.
$249one-time
+ $0 IRS fee · no state fees
Start my EIN- Everything in Standard
- Filed by phone with the IRS
- EIN issued during the call
- Done the same day we call
Need a 147C letter for your bank? Add it at checkout for +$50.
Rejected by the IRS? We fix it and refile at no extra cost. No second fee for a refile.
| Standard · $149 | Rush · $249 | |
|---|---|---|
| SS-4 prepared for a foreign owner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Checked by a person | ✓ | ✓ |
| How we file | Fax | Live phone call |
| When you get your EIN | ~4 business days | Same day |
| IRS follow-up | ✓ | ✓ |
| Refiled free if rejected | ✓ | ✓ |
| 147C letter for your bank | +$50 | +$50 |
Good questions. Straight answers.
Still unsure? Email hello@einassist.co and a person replies.
Can a non-US resident get an EIN?
Yes. Non-residents get EINs by faxing, mailing or phoning in Form SS-4. You don't need an SSN or ITIN.
Why can't I apply online?
The IRS online application requires the business owner to have an SSN, ITIN or EIN. Without one, you must apply by fax, mail or phone.
How fast will I get my EIN?
By fax, the IRS generally responds within 4 business days. With Rush filing by phone, you get it during the call.
Do I need an ITIN to get an EIN?
No. You can get an EIN without an ITIN.
Is EIN Assist part of the IRS?
No. We are a private filing service. The IRS doesn't charge for EINs, and you can apply yourself for free.
What if the IRS rejects my application?
We fix the issue and refile at no extra cost.
Can you get an EIN for a company I haven't formed yet?
No. The entity must exist first. Form your LLC or corporation, then we apply for its EIN.
What will I receive?
Your EIN by email as soon as the IRS issues it, plus the IRS confirmation notice when it arrives.
Your US company is waiting on nine digits.
Ten minutes today. $149 flat, refiled free if the IRS rejects it.
Why we built EIN Assist
Where you were born shouldn’t decide how hard it is to start a US company. Getting an EIN should take ten minutes of your time, not ten days of it.
Our story