EIN Application Service
BusinessAnywhere prepares and files Form SS-4, the IRS application for an Employer Identification Number, and follows it through until the number issues. The service costs $97 and covers applicants with or without a US Social Security number. The IRS charges nothing for the EIN itself. The $97 pays for the preparation, the filing and the follow-up.
Why Choose BusinessAnywhere for Your EIN?
- Fast Processing for U.S. Clients: If you’re a U.S. resident with a Social Security Number (SSN), we can deliver your EIN the same day you complete your payment.
- Support for International Clients: Non-U.S. clients can also benefit from our EIN service. While the IRS process can take up to 8 weeks, the average wait time is only 3 weeks, and we work diligently to ensure the fastest possible delivery.
- Hassle-Free Process: If you have a U.S. SSN, we don’t require any additional documents. For non-U.S. clients, simply provide your passport.
Don’t have a passport? No problem. Contact our support team for guidance.
How It Works?
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Our team will reach out to you and guide you through the process, ensuring everything is set up seamlessly.
Who Needs an EIN?
- Opening a U.S. business bank account
- Hiring employees
- Filing business tax returns
- Operating as a U.S.-registered business entity
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Why BusinessAnywhere?
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Expert support for both U.S. and international clients
- Trusted by thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide
What the $97 Covers, and What It Does Not
The $97 covers preparing Form SS-4, filing it with the IRS and chasing it until your EIN issues. It does not cover forming your company, which has to happen first, and it does not cover any tax filing afterwards.
| Step | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Prepare Form SS-4 | BusinessAnywhere |
| File it with the IRS and follow up | BusinessAnywhere |
| IRS charge for the EIN | None, the IRS issues EINs free |
What stays with you: forming the entity with your state before the application goes in, signing as the responsible party, and any tax returns the EIN is later used for.
How Long It Takes
If you have a Social Security number, we can deliver your EIN the same day you complete your order. Without an SSN or ITIN the application goes to the IRS on paper, and the timeline is set by the IRS rather than by us.
| Route | Who it applies to | Time |
|---|---|---|
| IRS online | SSN or ITIN holders | Same day |
| Fax Form SS-4 | No SSN or ITIN | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Mail Form SS-4 | No SSN or ITIN | About 2 weeks longer than fax |
The fastest we have seen a faxed application come back is 3 weeks. The longest is 8 weeks. The IRS publishes about four business days for a faxed Form SS-4, which is not what happens in practice. No filing service controls IRS processing time, and any company promising you a date is guessing.
FAQs
Does the IRS charge for an EIN?
No. The IRS issues EINs free. The $97 here buys preparation, filing and follow-up on Form SS-4. It is a fee for the work, not for the number. See the IRS page on getting an employer identification number.
Can I get an EIN without a Social Security number?
Yes. The IRS online system requires the responsible party to have an SSN or ITIN, so applicants without one cannot use it. Those applications go in on Form SS-4 instead. We file yours by fax as your Third Party Designee under your signed authorization.
What is included in the $97?
Preparing Form SS-4, filing it with the IRS and following up until the EIN issues. It does not include forming your company or any later tax filing.
How long does it take for non-U.S. clients?
Four to six weeks is the normal range for a faxed application. The fastest we have seen is 3 weeks and the longest is 8 weeks. Mail runs about two weeks longer than fax. Processing time sits with the IRS.
Do I need to form my company first?
Yes. The IRS asks you to register the entity with your state before applying, and says an application filed beforehand may be delayed.
What if I don’t have a passport?
Contact our team and we will go through the alternatives with you.
Who counts as the responsible party?
The person who controls the entity and its assets. The IRS requires that person’s name, their SSN, ITIN or EIN, and their signature. Nominees are not permitted to apply.
Can I cancel an EIN I never used?
No. The IRS cannot cancel an EIN once issued. It can close the business account associated with it, and the number is never reassigned to anyone else.
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