How to Get an EIN for a Non-US Company – IRS Form SS-4
The IRS Form SS-4 is an EIN application form used by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. In this example, we look at a Form SS-4 application for a foreign company.
The IRS Form SS-4 is an EIN application form used by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. In this example, we look at a Form SS-4 application for a foreign company.
The employer identification number (EIN) is assigned to businesses, trusts, estates and nonprofit entities for purposes of complying with U.S. tax filing obligations. In some cases, the EIN might not exactly match your legal entity name.
If a company forgets the employer identification number (EIN) that was assigned to the business, it can contact the IRS and obtain a Letter 147C.
The IRS Form SS-4 is an employer identification number (EIN) application that can be submitted by mail, fax, or using the online application. This Form SS-4 example covers an EIN application for a nonresident owner of a U.S. entity.