An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federal tax ID for a business. Many businesses need one for tax filings, hiring, or banking, but the requirement depends on the business. The IRS Form SS-4 instructions explain who can apply and the available application methods.
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No. An entity based outside the US may need an EIN for a US tax purpose. Check the IRS instructions for your situation.
Not always. The IRS gives instructions for a foreign responsible party who has no SSN or ITIN. Its online EIN application has separate eligibility rules. See Form SS-4 instructions.
Citizenship alone does not decide eligibility. The IRS provides phone, fax, and mail application methods for eligible international applicants. See its current instructions.
An EIN identifies a business for federal tax purposes. An ITIN identifies an individual who needs a US tax ID but is not eligible for an SSN. See IRS ITIN guidance.
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