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Entity name, responsible party, country, state and reason. Six fields, two minutes.
IRS Form SS-4 · EIN for international applicants
Get your U.S. EIN
Get your U.S. EIN
without an SSN.
You own a U.S. LLC, you live abroad, and you have no SSN or ITIN — so the IRS online EIN tool locks you out. You do not need an SSN. On Form SS-4, line 7b you write “Foreign,” then fax the form to the IRS international unit. This assistant fills every SS-4 field for you and hands you the exact fax number.
- No SSN or ITIN required
- Field-by-field SS-4 mapping
- IRS international fax route
7bthe line where foreign owners write “Foreign”
+1-855-641-6935IRS international fax for Form SS-4
~4 daystypical IRS return-fax turnaround
How it works
From locked out to EIN in three steps.
The online tool needs an SSN you do not have. The fax route does not. Here is the whole path.
Build
We map your answers to the SS-4 fields, including line 7b set to “Foreign” for the responsible party.
Fax
Send the SS-4 to +1-855-641-6935 and get your EIN back, usually within about four business days.
SS-4 builder
Answer a few questions.
Answer a few questions.
We map them to the SS-4.
Fill in your LLC details and we translate every answer into the exact IRS Form SS-4 field — including line 7b set to “Foreign” — then assemble a ready-to-fax worksheet you can take to the IRS international unit.
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Form SS-4 worksheet
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No entity name
Line 7b not set
Informational SS-4 worksheet. This is not the official EIN confirmation (CP 575) and is not issued by the IRS.
Who this is for
Built for non-U.S. founders who got stuck at the SSN field.
You have the LLC but no SSN, so the online EIN tool rejects you. We show you the fax route that works.
Get the EIN that unlocks your U.S. payment processor and business bank account.
Foreign responsible parties write “Foreign” on 7b. Get it wrong and the IRS bounces the SS-4.
The three things foreign applicants get wrong
The fields that trip up non-U.S. owners on Form SS-4.
Foreign owners leave this blank for a number and write “Foreign” instead. The online tool cannot accept this, which is why you must fax or mail.
International applicants fax the SS-4 to the IRS EIN International Operation, or mail it to Cincinnati, OH 45999. Replies come back by return fax in about four business days.
Single-member LLCs are usually disregarded entities; mark the box, list the number of members and the state of formation so the IRS classifies you correctly.
Source
Built on the official IRS Form SS-4 instructions.
Application for Employer Identification Number, and its official instructions for international applicants.
IRS guidance covering applicants with no U.S. legal residence, the fax route and line 7b handling.
A field-by-field worksheet. The EIN is issued only by the IRS once you submit the SS-4.
Pricing
Turn your answers into a ready-to-fax SS-4 report.
A filled Form SS-4 worksheet with every field mapped, line 7b set to “Foreign”, the IRS international fax number, and the mailing address. Prefer hands-off? Let a registered agent get the EIN for you.
Get report
Everything you need to fax with confidence.
Pick a plan, drop your details, and we send back the filled SS-4 worksheet plus the exact submission instructions.
- Every SS-4 field mapped from your answers
- Line 7b set to “Foreign” automatically
- IRS international fax number + mailing address
- Dated, printable PDF worksheet
Your answers mapped to every SS-4 field, line 7b, the fax number and a dated PDF.
Let Northwest Registered Agent get your EIN and file the SS-4 on your behalf.
Form a new U.S. LLC and get the EIN together, ideal if you have not registered yet.
FAQ
Common questions about getting an EIN without an SSN.
Can I get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
Yes. As a foreign owner you write “Foreign” on line 7b instead of an SSN/ITIN, and you submit Form SS-4 by fax or mail. The IRS online tool requires an SSN/ITIN, so it is not an option for you.
How do I send the SS-4 to the IRS?
Fax the completed form to +1-855-641-6935, or mail it to the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: EIN International Operation, Cincinnati, OH 45999. Fax replies typically return in about four business days.
Does EINForeigner file my EIN for me?
No. We help you fill the SS-4 correctly and tell you exactly where to send it. We are not affiliated with the IRS and do not issue EINs. You can submit it yourself or hire a registered agent.
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