01/06/2026
EIN = Employer Identification Number. Think of it as your US company's tax ID.
You need it to:
â Open a business bank account
â Activate Stripe
â File taxes
The myth? "I can't get an EIN without a US Social Security Number."
False. â
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It usually takes us a few business days to weeks depending on IRS load. We handle the paperwork so you don't sit on hold with the IRS.