How to Apply for an EIN Without an SSN (2026): 4 Steps, 10 Days
Non-residents get an EIN by fax-filing Form SS-4 to the IRS at (855) 641-6935. 10 business days turnaround. Line-by-line Form SS-4 walkthrough.
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Honest comparisons and how-to guides for non-resident founders forming Delaware LLCs. Sourced against IRS Publication 519, Form 5472 instructions, FinCEN BOI reporting requirements, and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
Non-residents get an EIN by fax-filing Form SS-4 to the IRS at (855) 641-6935. 10 business days turnaround. Line-by-line Form SS-4 walkthrough.
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Firstbase charges $399 once + $299/yr agent. Alternatives charge $100/yr for the same agent. delewarellc.com, Northwest, Stripe Atlas, Doola, StartGlobal compared.
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Change your Delaware registered agent in 3 steps and 1-3 business days. $50 state fee. Switch from Doola, Firstbase, or Stripe Atlas — LLC, EIN, and bank account stay intact.
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Stripe Atlas costs $500 with 4-6 week EIN. Alternatives charge $397 once with EIN in 10 business days. delewarellc.com, Clerky, Doola, Firstbase, StartGlobal compared.
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Stripe Atlas costs $500 once. Doola Starter is $297/yr. Atlas is cheaper by Year 2 but slower on the EIN (4-6 weeks vs 1-3 weeks). 12-dimension head-to-head for non-residents.
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Doola charges $297 per year. Alternatives charge $397 once. delewarellc.com, Stripe Atlas, Firstbase, StartGlobal, and Clerky compared on price, EIN speed, and 3-year totals.
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More posts coming. Next up: how to change a Delaware registered agent, Stripe Atlas vs Doola, and what the IRS Form 5472 deadline costs you.
No call needed. Pay once, get your formation documents in 24 hours, EIN in 10 business days.
$397
Formation, one-time
24 hr
Documents filed
10
Business days to EIN
40+
Founder countries