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What is EIN?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is the federal tax identification number issued to companies in the US. It is required to open a bank account, set up payment infrastructure and open a seller account on platforms such as Amazon.

Detail

Foreign founders without a US social security number can also obtain an EIN; because the process runs by mail or fax, it can take weeks. Once the EIN is issued, annual filing obligations begin; a return has to be filed even with zero activity.

Example

Without an EIN a US bank account cannot be opened, so Amazon US payouts cannot be received.
FAQ

Common questions on this topic.

How is EIN calculated?

Foreign founders without a US social security number can also obtain an EIN; because the process runs by mail or fax, it can take weeks. Once the EIN is issued, annual filing obligations begin; a return has to be filed even with zero activity.

Why does EIN matter?

Foreign founders without a US social security number can also obtain an EIN; because the process runs by mail or fax, it can take weeks. Once the EIN is issued, annual filing obligations begin; a return has to be filed even with zero activity.

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