CROSS-BORDER TAX
ITIN, EIN, SSN: The Three IDs Every Foreign Founder Confuses
BY GOODSTAND TAX DESK · 9 MIN · PUBLISHED JUNE 2, 2025 · UPDATED JANUARY 8, 2026
Foreign founders routinely conflate ITIN, EIN, and SSN because all three appear in US tax and banking workflows. They serve different purposes and are issued by different agencies.
When you need an EIN for an LLC
This guide reflects our interpretation of US compliance rules at the time of publishing. Requirements vary by state, entity type, and ownership structure — verify specifics against official sources and your professional advisors before filing.
Compliance breaks quietly. The registry rarely sends a reminder before a deadline becomes a penalty.
ITIN vs SSN for individual reporting
This guide reflects our interpretation of US compliance rules at the time of publishing. Requirements vary by state, entity type, and ownership structure — verify specifics against official sources and your professional advisors before filing.
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