EIN Acquisition
Market Express coordinates Employer Identification Number (EIN) acquisition from the IRS for your US entity. Required for banking, tax filing, and business operations.
What is an EIN?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique 9-digit number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify your business entity for tax purposes. Think of it as a Social Security Number for your business.
Format: XX-XXXXXXX (e.g., 12-3456789)
Why Foreign Vendors Need an EIN
- Required to open a US business bank account
- Mandatory for filing US tax returns (Form 5472, Form 1120)
- Needed to establish business credit with US lenders
- Required for hiring US employees or contractors
- Necessary for payment processor accounts (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Used to identify your business on invoices and contracts
EIN Application Process
LLC Formation Completed
EIN can only be obtained after Nevada LLC is officially formed and you have your Certificate of Formation
Form SS-4 Preparation
Service partner prepares IRS Form SS-4 (Application for Employer Identification Number) with your LLC details
IRS Submission
Service partner submits application via IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line (267-941-1099) or online system
EIN Issued (Same Day to 2 Weeks)
IRS issues EIN immediately (phone) or within 2-3 weeks (mail). Official confirmation letter sent to registered agent address.
Typical Timeline
- Phone Application: EIN issued immediately (same business day)
- Online Application: EIN issued within 5-10 business days
- Mail Confirmation: Official IRS letter arrives within 2-3 weeks
Important Information
- Free from IRS: The IRS does not charge a fee for EIN applications. Beware of third-party services charging excessive fees.
- Included in Membership: EIN coordination is included for foreign vendors at no additional cost
- Responsible Party: IRS requires a "Responsible Party" (usually the foreign owner) with either SSN, ITIN, or passport number
- One EIN Per Entity: Each LLC gets one EIN. If you have multiple LLCs, each needs its own EIN
What to Do After Receiving Your EIN
Open US Bank Account
Use your EIN and LLC documents to open a US business bank account with banking partners.
Set Up Payment Processing
Provide EIN to payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) for merchant account setup.
File Annual Tax Returns
Use EIN when filing Form 5472 and Form 1120 for your US entity (tax prep service available).
Store Securely
Keep your EIN confirmation letter secure. You'll need it for banking, contracts, and tax filings.
Ready to Get Your EIN?
Foreign vendor membership includes coordination of Nevada LLC formation, EIN acquisition, and all market entry services.