The least time to get your EIN number for non-us citizens is 3 months according to formation companies, however, it will take this long if you wait and relax for them to give it to you.
You can expedite the process by calling the IRS directly, the IRS is a body responsible for issuing EIN numbers, as well as other tax services.
You can call them and they will provide you with your EIN Number over the phone, just make sure to have the copy of your SS-4 form which IncFile will send you, they will ask you a few questions from the form, so it’s best to have it handy, on your phone, computer etc.
IncFile has already filed and faxed your SS-4 form to the IRS, so they need the information on the form to look up your details.
NOTE: SS-4 Form is used to request for an EIN Number for Non-US Citizens.
Step 1: Get a US Phone Number.
Download DingTone app on your phone from app store or play store and purchase a US Phone number, in the long run, you need a US Phone number if you want to create a stripe account, open a US Business Bank Account, PayPal account or perform any registration using your US Company.
So, why not get it now?
Anyways, purchase a US Phone number from dingtone.
Since we are calling IRS, and it’s a US Number, we need a US Phone number to call them too to minimize calling cost.
This is the number to call: +12679411099
Call the number and follow the voice instructions to get connected to the EIN Customer Service.
Most times, they may give you another number to call, since they have several departments, however follow their instructions and you will get your EIN Number called out for you over the phone.
Instead of getting your EIN Number after 3 months, after your LLC is formed, you can start calling them 5-7 days later.
Before you actually start this process, make SURE your LLC is formed.
If you’re yet to form your US Company, follow this link to watch it on youtube.
Goodluck and Regards,
Joy Okoro.