ITIN Application

What Is an ITIN?

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit number. The IRS issues it to people who need a US tax ID but cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It looks like an SSN (9XX-XX-XXXX) and is used only for federal tax purposes.

As a non-resident who owns a US LLC, you may need an ITIN for several reasons:

• Tax filing obligations: If your LLC earns US income, you need an ITIN to file Form 1040-NR (a personal tax return for non-residents)
• Banking and financial services: Some US banks require an ITIN to open accounts or access certain services
• Tax treaty benefits (tax breaks your country has agreed with the US): Claiming these benefits requires a US tax identification number
• IRS correspondence: An ITIN gives you a consistent ID number for any personal dealings with the IRS

Who Needs an ITIN?

Not every non-resident LLC owner needs an ITIN. Here are the most common reasons you may need one:

• You have US tax filing obligations: If your LLC earns US income, you may need to file a personal Form 1040-NR. You need an ITIN for this.
• You want to claim a tax treaty benefit (a tax break your country has agreed with the US): If you want reduced withholding rates, the IRS requires a US tax ID on the relevant forms.
• Your bank requires it: Some US banks require an ITIN from foreign account holders to meet IRS reporting rules.
• You have US investment income: Dividends, interest, rents, or royalties from US sources may require a 1040-NR filing. You need an ITIN for that.
• Future-proofing: Even without an immediate need, an ITIN makes future dealings with the IRS and US banks easier.
• Multi-member LLC partnership income: If you are a foreign partner in a US LLC taxed as a partnership, the LLC must withhold tax on your share of US income. You need an ITIN to claim credit for that withholding on Form 1040-NR.

We handle ITIN applications for non-residents

Is My ITIN Still Valid?

ITINs can expire. Under the PATH Act of 2015, your ITIN expires if you do not use it on a federal tax return for three consecutive tax years. Many clients do not know their ITIN has lapsed.

• All pre-2013 ITINs have expired: Any ITIN issued before 2013 is no longer valid, regardless of use. You must renew it.
• ITINs with middle digits 70–88: These were issued between 2013 and 2016 and have expired on a rolling schedule. Check your ITIN's middle digits if you are unsure.
• Three-year non-use rule: If you have not used your ITIN on a federal tax return in any of the last three consecutive years, it has expired.
• Renewal uses the same W-7 process: You renew using Form W-7 (the ITIN application form). This is the same form we handle for new applicants.
• Timing matters: You can submit a renewal at any time. Processing during peak season (January–April) typically takes longer.

Required Documents

To prepare your ITIN application, we need the following from you:

• US Company Formation Documents: Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation, or Certificate of Incorporation
• US Company Ownership/Membership Documents: Statement of Authorized Person, Statement of Organizer, or Initial Resolutions. Not needed if your name appears on the formation document.
• US Company EIN Document: The IRS confirmation letter showing your LLC's EIN
• Passport Scan: A clear color scan of your passport (not a phone photo). Must meet strict IRS requirements (see below)
• Full Home Country Address: Your residential address in your country of citizenship

How It Works

1. Submit Your Documents: After ordering, you receive a secure intake form. Upload your formation documents, EIN confirmation, passport scan, and home address. Most clients finish in under 15 minutes.
2. We Prepare Your W-7: Our team prepares Form W-7 (the ITIN application form) using your documents.
3. You Sign and Mail the Form: We send you the completed W-7 with clear instructions. You sign it and mail it to us using the prepaid shipping label provided.
4. We Submit Your Application: We send your signed application and supporting documents to the IRS for you.
5. IRS Processes Your Application: The IRS reviews your W-7. Standard timeline: 10–14 weeks.
6. You Receive Your ITIN: We notify you as soon as the IRS issues your ITIN and send you your confirmation documents.

Timeline & What to Expect

The IRS handles all ITIN processing. Once we submit your application, the timeline depends on how busy the IRS is.

• Standard processing: 10–14 weeks from the date we submit your application
• Peak season (January–April): Expect 1–2 extra weeks due to higher filing volumes

We provide status updates throughout. If the IRS requests more information, we respond for you.

Why Choose Us

• Specialist in non-resident LLC services: We work exclusively with foreign-owned US LLCs. Your situation is not unusual for us. It is our core business.
• End-to-end handling: From document collection to W-7 preparation to IRS submission and follow-up. You provide the documents. We handle everything else.
• Rejection protection: If your application is rejected, we review the reason, help you fix the issue, and assist with resubmission.
• Integrated services: Need an EIN, ITIN, and Form 5472 filing? We handle all of them. One provider, one relationship, consistent quality.