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Updated July 2026 · No SSN required

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We file it with the IRS and deliver your EIN in 10 business days, or you get 100% of your $59 back.

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The proof banks and platforms verify against
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Official CP-575 attached
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
Notice CP 575 A
07-2026

Thank you for applying for an Employer Identification Number. We assigned your business the following EIN:

Employer ID Number
XX-XXXXXXX
IRS
SEAL

This EIN identifies your business account, tax returns, and documents, even if you have no employees. Keep this notice in your permanent records.

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is the 9-digit federal tax ID the IRS assigns to your business, formatted XX-XXXXXXX. Every US business entity needs one to open a bank account, accept payments, file taxes, and hire. einnumber.co prepares your IRS Form SS-4, files it, and delivers your EIN within 10 business days for a flat $59, with a 100% refund if we miss the deadline.

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Why Do 2.6 Million Businesses Apply for an EIN Every Year?

The IRS receives roughly 650,000 EIN applications every quarter because an EIN is required for business banking, payment processing, marketplace selling, tax filing, and payroll, and one EIN lasts the life of the business.

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$59 flat, one price

So you never discover a second price behind the button.

10 days, in writing

So you can plan your bank application and store launch around a real date, not a guess.

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No SSN required

So founders in 150+ countries file without an SSN, and without visiting the US.

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Human-checked before filing

So a one-character name mismatch doesn't kill your application three weeks from now.

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How Do You Apply for an EIN Number?

You apply for an EIN by submitting IRS Form SS-4: applicants with an SSN apply free online at irs.gov in 15 minutes, and applicants without an SSN file by fax or mail, einnumber.co handles that process for $59.

STEP 1
Complete one form
5 minutes

Your entity's legal name, formation date, and your formation document. An SSN is not required to file; the IRS accepts "Foreign" on Line 7b.

STEP 2
We verify and file
1 business day

A specialist checks your entity name character-by-character against your formation document, completes Form SS-4, and faxes it to the IRS. You receive a filing confirmation with your deliver-by date.

STEP 3
Your EIN arrives
within 10 business days

You receive your 9-digit EIN plus the official IRS CP-575 confirmation letter, the document banks and payment platforms verify against.

Step 1 takes 5 minutes, begin →

How Much Does It Cost to Apply for an EIN Number?

The IRS charges $0 to issue an EIN; einnumber.co charges $59 total for preparation, filing, follow-up, and the 10-day guarantee, and an EIN never expires, so year 2+ costs $0.

The same job costs $200 at Northwest (no-SSN rate) → $59 here, with a deadline they don't offer.
ItemCostFrequency
IRS fee for the EIN itself$0,
SS-4 preparation + human name-checkIncludedOne-time
IRS fax filing + follow-upIncludedOne-time
CP-575 delivery to your inboxIncludedOne-time
einnumber.co total$59One-time
Year 2+ cost$0an EIN never renews

NOT included (so nothing surprises you): entity formation, the IRS requires your company to exist first, and we don't sell formation; the IRS's own processing, the government charges $0 and works on its own clock, which is exactly what our guarantee absorbs for you; subscriptions, there are none, ever.

Yes, the EIN itself is free from the IRS. If you have a Social Security Number, apply free at irs.gov and get your EIN in 15 minutes. Really, go do that. The $59 exists for everyone else: without an SSN, the IRS routes you to a paper fax process with no tracking, no status page, and a restart-from-zero penalty for any form error. You are not paying for the number. You are paying to never think about the fax machine.

100% refund if late · No hidden fees

What Do You Need to Apply for an EIN?

You need 4 things to apply for an EIN: a registered US business entity, the entity's exact legal name and formation date, your formation document, and an email address where your EIN is delivered.

A registered US entity, the IRS issues EINs only to entities that exist
Your formation document (Articles of Organization or Incorporation)
Your legal name and address as the responsible party (non-US address accepted)
An email address where your EIN and CP-575 land
No company yet? The IRS requires the entity to exist first, form it with your state or any service you prefer, then order here. If your entity is an LLC, our sister service einforllc.co specializes in LLC EIN filings.
Have these 4? You're 5 minutes from filed →
The rules, plainly

What Are the IRS Rules for EIN Applications Without an SSN?

The IRS issues EINs to foreign applicants without an SSN under Form SS-4 instructions: enter "Foreign" on Line 7b and file by fax (855-641-6935) or mail, the IRS online EIN Assistant requires an SSN or ITIN and rejects foreign applicants.

Internal Revenue Code §6109 requires a taxpayer identification number on business tax filings, the EIN is that number for entities. Foreign-owned single-member LLCs also file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 annually; your EIN is required on both. Per IRS processing standards, fax applications return in days to weeks and mail applications take 4–6 weeks. Our 10-business-day guarantee exists because we file correctly the first time and follow up directly with the IRS when processing slows.

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How Does einnumber.co Compare to Other EIN Filing Services?

einnumber.co costs $59 with a 10-business-day delivery guarantee and automatic 100% refund; Northwest charges $200 for non-SSN applicants, ZenBusiness charges $99, and Rocket Lawyer charges $59.99, none includes a written delivery deadline.

Featureeinnumber.coNorthwestZenBusinessRocket Lawyer
Price (no SSN)$59$200$99$59.99
Delivery promise in writing10 business daysNoneNoneNone
Refund if late100%, automaticNoNoNo
Name verified before filingYes, Accuracy guarantee,
IRS follow-up includedYes, , ,

Prices verified July 2026 from public pricing pages.

Same job, $141 less than Northwest, start →

Why Do Applicants Trust einnumber.co?

Every order includes the official IRS CP-575 letter, a government document verifiable at the source, plus a deliver-by date in writing, a verified review of our team, live 24/7 human support, and a physical US business address.

What founders say about our team, collected across our filing brands, including WyomingLLC.co
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"Siempre respondieron, muy buena atencion"

"They always responded, great attention."
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EIN Application FAQ

How long does it take to get an EIN number?+

With an SSN, the IRS online tool issues an EIN in 15 minutes, free. Without an SSN, fax applications take days to weeks and mail takes 4–6 weeks. einnumber.co files by fax and guarantees delivery within 10 business days of filing, or refunds the full $59.

When does the 10-day clock start?+

The clock starts the day we file with the IRS, within 1 business day of you completing your details. Your filing confirmation email shows both dates: the filing date and the deliver-by date. Business days are Monday–Friday, excluding US federal holidays.

Can I apply for an EIN without an SSN?+

Yes. The IRS issues EINs to applicants without an SSN or ITIN. Form SS-4 Line 7b accepts "Foreign" for applicants without one, so an SSN is not required. einnumber.co files these applications daily for customers in 150+ countries.

Is an EIN free from the IRS?+

Yes. The IRS charges $0 to issue an EIN through any method, online, fax, mail, or phone. einnumber.co’s $59 covers Form SS-4 preparation, name verification, fax filing, IRS follow-up, and the 10-business-day guarantee. SSN holders can self-file free at irs.gov.

What do I receive for $59?+

You receive your 9-digit EIN and the official IRS CP-575 confirmation letter delivered to your email, plus status updates at filing and delivery. The CP-575 is the document banks, Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon verify against.

Do I need a company before applying for an EIN?+

Yes. The IRS issues EINs only to registered entities, and Form SS-4 requires your exact legal entity name and formation date. Form your entity with your state first, then order, filing takes 5 minutes once your formation document is approved.

What happens if my application is rejected?+

If the error is ours, we re-file free and the guarantee clock restarts. Entity-name mismatch causes most IRS rejections, which is why a specialist verifies your name character-by-character against your formation document before anything is filed.

Can I use my EIN for a US bank account and payment processors?+

Yes. Your EIN plus formation documents satisfy business verification at Mercury, Wise, Relay, Stripe, PayPal, and US marketplaces. The CP-575 letter we deliver is the standard proof document these platforms request.

Does an EIN expire?+

No. An EIN is permanent, it lasts the life of your business, never renews, and costs $0 after issuance. You apply once. If you lose the number, the IRS issues a 147-C verification letter on request.

Are you affiliated with the IRS?+

No. einnumber.co is a private document preparation and filing service, not a government agency. The IRS issues EINs at no cost; our fee is for preparation, filing, follow-up, and the guarantee.

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